Medical LibraryUnstable Angina PectorisUnstable angina or sometimes referred to as acute coronary syndrome causes unexpected chest pain, and usually occurs while resting. The most common cause is reduced blood flow to the heart muscle because the coronary arteries are narrowed by fatty buildups... March 3, 2022Read more
Medical LibraryStable Angina PectorisAngina pectoris is the result of myocardial ischemia caused by an imbalance between myocardial blood supply and oxygen demand. It is a common presenting symptom (typically, chest pain) among patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Approximately 9.8 million Americans are... February 22, 2022Read more
Medical LibraryPneumoniaPneumonia is a form of acute respiratory infection that is most caused by viruses or bacteria. It can cause mild to life-threatening illness in people of all ages. The lungs are made up of small sacs called alveoli, which fill... December 10, 2021Read more
Medical LibraryMyocardial Infarction (MI)Myocardial Infarction (MI) can be described as simply as result of insufficient oxygen which causes irreversible damage to the heart muscle. Diastolic and systolic function and tend to arrhythmias. It can be divided into three categories: Unstable angina Non-ST-segment elevation... December 2, 2021Read more