Medical reality documentaries are taking prominence on the television screen beyond being confined to, The Learning Channel, and, The Discovery Channel. “Boston Med,” is the latest one. Can medical documentaries assist in breaking down barriers of conflicts between medical professionals and patients? “Boston Med,” a medical documentary just finished a television run on channel ABC, ...
Working in a Cardiology office I have seen this condition a few times. Three cases stick with me and each chose person chose a different path. I will touch on each briefly below. What is Dilated Ischemic Cardiomyopathy This is a condition whereby the heart enlarges and has to work harder to pump blood throughout ...
South Africa has a rich history with many monuments to commemorate events and people. Museums range from houses of influential figures to buildings that were erected to honor them. Cape Town: · South African National Gallery ·: · Voortrekker Monument & Fort Skanskop · Union Buildings in Church Street · Church Square in front of ...
Your husband is in serious car accident and is rushed to a nearby hospital, bleeding profusely from head injuries. Your mom experiences significant blood loss during complicated open-heart surgery. We take for granted that blood will always be available if it’s needed. Thanks to the folks who regularly donate blood for transfusions, it almost always ...
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is a heart condition in which there is an excessive thickening of the heart muscle. This thickening occurs without any obvious reason and can cause sudden death in some individuals. What is frustrating about HCM (this is what Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is commonly referred to as) is that it is often misdiagnosed as a ...