Heat-Related Illnesses
by Kimberly Allen, RN So far this summer at least 21 children have died of heat...
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Tag: peripheral artery disease
about Gangrene
Gangrene is considered a serious and has the potential to be a life-threatening condition that develops when a mass of body tissue dies. There are numerous conditions that can cause gangrene to develop including infection, injury, even frostbite. Anything that affects the circulation of blood to any area of the body can lead to gangrene…
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PVD and PAD
PVD or peripheral vascular disease affects the blood vessels in our peripheral circulation, meaning outside the heart. In PVD both the peripheral veins as well as the peripheral arteries are affected. However, frequently PVD is used to refer to PAD or peripheral artery disease, which is incorrect. They are two separate conditions. In PAD only the arteries are affected …
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Why too much cholesterol is bad
Cholesterol is an organic fatty substance that is classified as a waxy steroid of fat. What does cholesterol look like? It looks just like crisco. Cholesterol is very important for several reasons. One it is a critical component of cell membranes …
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