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Types And Symptoms Of Congenital Heart Disease

Congenital heart disease, or a congenital heart defect (CHD) is a problem with the structure of the ticker present at birth, which can affect the heart walls, the heart valves and the blood vessels. There are numerous types of congenital heart defects ranging from simple conditions that do not cause symptoms to complex ones that cause life-threatening symptoms. To diagnose CHDs, doctors use a physical exam and special heart tests. Severe defects are often found during pregnancy or soon after birth with some of the signs and symptoms of severe defects in newborns being rapid breathing, fatigue, poor blood circulation, cyanosis (bluish cast to the skin and mucous membranes). But the good news is treatments and follow-up care for defects have shown to increase chances of survival of nearly all children with heart defects well into adulthood. Many go on to have active and productive lives despite their condition whereas some need continuous care for their heart defect throughout thei...

Obesity as a Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor and BLS Kansas City Classes

There are many negative health consequences attached with being overweight or obese. There has been a significant rise in obesity in America over recent decades. The health risks associated with obesity include an overall increased risk of death from all causes, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, osteoarthritis, and mental illness. About 36 percent of American adults are obese — more than 1 in 3. Globally, more than 1 in 10 humans are obese. Heart disease can cause serious and life-threatening cardiac emergencies like a cardiac arrest or heart attack. A patient involved in a cardiac emergency would require immediate treatment for survival. The most appropriate out-of-hospital treatment in this regard is proper application of the life-saving CPR procedures. The techniques comprise chest compressions and rescue breaths. Select an accredited training center for acquiring training such as the AHA certified CPR Kansas City. Both theoretical and practical training...

Heart Valve Disease Diagnosis and Kansas City CPR Classes

One may have a valve problem but never have a symptom but for people who do have symptoms should seek treatment. A doctor may order tests to determine whether the heart is working fine if he suspects a problem with a valve in the heart. Prior to discussing about the diagnostic tests, read about the life-saving CPR procedures. The CPR procedures are a series of chest compressions and rescue breathings which when administered in the ratio of 30:2 can revive the life of a victim involved in a cardiac emergency like a cardiac arrest or heart attack. Every individual should undergo training to be able to face these emergencies efficiently in out-of-hospital cases. Select a certified training center for acquiring training such as the AHA certified CPR Kansas City. Become certified at the end of the training classes after successfully passing a skills test and written exam. Here’s a brief on a “ BLS for healthcare providers Kansas City ” course: Basic Life Support - This course is...