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How Does Diabetes Cause Silent Heart Attacks?
How Does Diabetes Cause Silent Heart Attacks? samer kareem 6,142 Views • 2 years ago

A silent heart attack is a heart attack that has few, if any, symptoms. You may have never had any symptoms to warn you that you've developed a heart problem, such as chest pain or shortness of breath. Having diabetes or prediabetes puts you at increased risk for heart disease and stroke. You can lower your risk by keeping your blood glucose (also called blood sugar), blood pressure, and blood cholesterol close to the recommended target numbersthe levels suggested by diabetes experts for good health. (

Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) samer kareem 9,357 Views • 2 years ago

All forms of heparin (including low-molecular-weight heparin such as enoxaparin) must be stopped immediately in patients with suspected heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) while awaiting diagnostic confirmation. Patients with HIT remain at high risk of thrombosis even after discontinuation of heparin. Therefore, an alternate, rapidly acting, non-heparin anticoagulant such as direct thrombin inhibitor (eg, argatroban, bivalirudin) must be started immediately.

Meningococcal meningitis
Meningococcal meningitis samer kareem 7,049 Views • 2 years ago

Meningococcal meningitis - causes, features, symptoms and treatment

Acute Intermittent Porphyria
Acute Intermittent Porphyria samer kareem 10,113 Views • 2 years ago

Acute intermittent porphyria (AIP) is a rare autosomal dominant metabolic disorder affecting the production of heme, the oxygen-binding prosthetic group of hemoglobin. It is characterized by a deficiency of the enzyme porphobilinogen deaminase.

Acute Otitis Media in Children
Acute Otitis Media in Children samer kareem 7,301 Views • 2 years ago

Uncomplicated acute otitis media (AOM) should be treated empirically with amoxicillin. Recurrent AOM should raise concern for beta-lactamase resistance and warrants treatment with amoxicillin-clavulanic acid. Ototopical medications are unnecessary, even if there is tympanic membrane perforation.

Liver Cirrhosis
Liver Cirrhosis samer kareem 11,881 Views • 2 years ago

Cirrhosis is a late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism. The liver carries out several necessary functions, including detoxifying harmful substances in your body, cleaning your blood and making vital nutrients.Apr 6, 2016

Hernia repair surgery
Hernia repair surgery samer kareem 18,807 Views • 2 years ago

Inguinal hernia repair is surgery to repair a hernia in your groin. A hernia is tissue that bulges out of a weak spot in the abdominal wall. Your intestine may bulge out through this weakened area.Mar 13, 2015

Chorionic Villus Sampling
Chorionic Villus Sampling samer kareem 4,173 Views • 2 years ago

Chorionic villus sampling, often referred to as CVS, is a diagnostic test for identifying chromosome abnormalities and other inherited disorders. This test may be recommended by your health care provider, if you or your partner has family medical histories that reveal potential risks.

Compartment Syndrome
Compartment Syndrome samer kareem 14,746 Views • 2 years ago

Acute compartment syndrome refers to ischemic tissue damage secondary to elevated pressures in the enclosed compartments of the lower legs or forearm. When the tissue pressure in an enclosed compartment exceeds the perfusion pressure, the resulting diminished tissue perfusion and compromised blood flow to the muscles and nerves inevitably lead to ischemic tissue necrosis. Majority of the cases involving the lower extremities are due to a traumatic event, most commonly tibial fractures. Other causes include a crush injury or other long bone fractures in a motor vehicle accident, a tight cast or dressing after trauma, and drug overdose.

Make A Girl Squirt  Fact
Make A Girl Squirt Fact samer kareem 4,759 Views • 2 years ago

Make A Girl Squirt Fact

Male Reproductive System
Male Reproductive System samer kareem 7,901 Views • 2 years ago

The male reproductive system includes the scrotum, testes, spermatic ducts, sex glands, and penis. These organs work together to produce sperm, the male gamete, and the other components of semen.

Chagas's disease
Chagas's disease samer kareem 10,279 Views • 2 years ago

Chagas disease is common in South America, Central America and Mexico, the primary home of the triatomine bug. Rare cases of Chagas disease have been found in the southern United States, as well. Also called American trypanosomiasis, Chagas disease can infect anyone, but is diagnosed most often in children.

Lung Transplant Surgery
Lung Transplant Surgery samer kareem 10,750 Views • 2 years ago

Dr. Chadrick Denlinger, MUSC transplant surgeon, describes what must take place when a patient receives a lung transplant.

Spinal Cord
Spinal Cord samer kareem 18,961 Views • 2 years ago

The spinal cord is a long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the medulla oblongata in the brainstem to the lumbar region of the vertebral column. The brain and spinal cord together make up the central nervous system (CNS).

Uterine Fibroid Embolization Treatment
Uterine Fibroid Embolization Treatment samer kareem 16,981 Views • 2 years ago

Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), also known as uterine artery embolization, is a minimally invasive procedure that is performed by an Interventional Radiologist (IR), a doctor who uses advanced imaging technology to see inside the body without surgery. UFE is often performed as an outpatient service and offers a much shorter recovery time than surgery. For more information on uterine fibroids and all your treatment options, including UFE,

Removal of Epidermal Cyst
Removal of Epidermal Cyst samer kareem 20,922 Views • 2 years ago

This cyst had been slowly growing for decades and created some redundant skin on the surface. A decision was made to make a slightly bigger incision in order to remove this tissue as well. As a result of this deeper process, 2 deep dermal sutures were added before the superficial interrupted sutures were put in place.

Pill/Emergency Contraception Work
Pill/Emergency Contraception Work samer kareem 5,520 Views • 2 years ago

Emergency Contraception is a way to prevent pregnancy AFTER unprotected sex. Lots of people have questions about it: What does the morning after pill do? How does emergency contraception work to prevent pregnancy? What are the different types of emergency contraception? This video answers these questions and more.

Scaphoid Fracture: Wrist Examination
Scaphoid Fracture: Wrist Examination samer kareem 5,333 Views • 2 years ago

How to examine a patient's wrist if you suspect a scaphoid fracture: by Cape Town Emergency Medicine

blood test locate gene defects associated with cancer
blood test locate gene defects associated with cancer samer kareem 5,392 Views • 2 years ago

Simple blood test could locate gene defects associated with cancer

Microsoft HoloLens Anatomy
Microsoft HoloLens Anatomy samer kareem 2,303 Views • 2 years ago

For education, Microsoft HoloLens will help make incredible leaps forward in productivity, collaboration, and innovation. See how Microsoft HoloLens transforms the way we teach anatomy and our understanding of the human body as we help to prepare the next generation of doctors.

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