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Heart Attack Questions

Answer: A heart attack is a medical emergency. Heart attack occurs when the blood supply to part of the heart has been cut off due to a blockage in one or more of the coronary arteries.

31 Jul 2009

Surviving Heart Attack

A heart attack is a medical emergency that often requires major surgery and it can take several months to recover from a heart attack completely.

31 Jul 2009

A heart attack is a medical emergency and needs to be diagnosed and treated immediately to increase the chance of a patient surviving. When a patient presents with a heart attack, an ambulance should be called and critical care services alerted as soon as possible.

31 Jul 2009

Heart Attack Diagnosis

The symptoms of heart attack should be treated as a medical emergency and ambulance and critical care services should be alerted immediately. However, conditions such as indigestion can also cause severe chest pain. Once a patient is admitted to hospital, tests need to be performed immediately to check whether the chest pain is indeed being caused by a heart attack.

31 Jul 2009

What Causes A Heart Attack?

A heart attack is a medical emergency caused by a blockage occurring in one or more of the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart muscles. The obstruction usually takes the form of a blood clot that prevents part of the heart tissue being supplied with oxygen.

31 Jul 2009

What is a Heart Attack?

A heart attack is a medical emergency that occurs when blood supply to part of the heart is suddenly cut off.

31 Jul 2009

Mammogram, X-ray of the Breast

>Mammography is the X-ray imaging that is used to screen for abnormalities in the breast. Mammography plays a key role in the early detection and treatment of breast cancer and helps to reduce the number of deaths caused by the disease.

28 Jul 2009

Breastfeeding Questions

There are several common questions and worries related to breastfeeding that affect new and first time mothers.

28 Jul 2009

Storing Breast Milk

Handling breast milk is important for mothers who use the breast pump to feed their babies. It is vital that complete hygiene is maintained.

28 Jul 2009

Breastfeeding Inducing Lactation

Lactation induction may be necessary in several cases. For example, in case the milk does not come in or if the baby is an adoptive one and the mother wishes to breastfeed the baby.

28 Jul 2009

Breastfeeding after Breast Surgery

Breastfeeding after breast surgery may be a challenge depending on the procedure and how the surgery has affected the glandular tissues of the breasts. Some of the factors that need to be remembered while considering breastfeeding after a breast surgery include:-

28 Jul 2009

Breastfeeding During Pregnancy

Breastfeeding during a pregnancy or getting pregnant during breastfeeding a baby may seem like a challenge especially to a new and first time mother but does not harm either the breastfeeding baby or the unborn baby.

28 Jul 2009

Breastfeeding Twins or Multiples

Feeding twins, triplets or more is special but may be a challenge. It is vital that the mother is educated regarding the benefits of breastfeeding her babies.

28 Jul 2009

Breastfeeding and Cleft Palate, Cleft Lip

Cleft lip and cleft palate are one of the commonest birth defects that occur when the baby is developing in the womb. A cleft is a gap in either the palate (roof of the mouth) or lip. It can occur separately or together.

28 Jul 2009

Breastfeeding and Reflux

Babies have a small esophagus and weaker muscle tone than adults. This means that the valve that guards the lower end of their esophagus (lower esophageal sphincter or LES) where it connects to the stomach is weaker. This makes some babies susceptible to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

28 Jul 2009

Breastfeeding and Jaundice

Jaundice in the newborn baby is caused by an excess of bilirubin.

28 Jul 2009

Breastfeeding Around Family

Organizations worldwide have noted that the influence of society and cultural norms as well as lack of family and community support is a major factor that influences breastfeeding rates.

28 Jul 2009

Breastfeeding and Vitamin D

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient. It can be obtained both from diet and directly from sunlight. Vitamin D deficiency is important especially in pregnant and breastfeeding mothers mainly because it is important for the growth and development of infants and growing children.

28 Jul 2009

Correct Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is a practice that has been used for the benefit of the baby since the beginning of evolution of mammals. Human mothers can choose to breastfeed or choose artificial feeding for their babies unlike other mammals.

28 Jul 2009

What is Breast Compression?

The purpose of breast compression is to maintain a continuous flow of breast milk as the baby sucks. This is a technique that helps to ensure more efficient suckling and continued suckling for babies who are small, premature, sleepy or have a weak sucking.

28 Jul 2009