Archive for the 'Aging' Category

Myocardial Infarction

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Is the occlusion of one or more coronary arteries causing an area of necrosis in the myocardium.
Signs and Symptoms:

Intense Chest pain, squeezing vise like tightness
Burning, crushing and persistent pain
Fatigue
Nausea and vomiting
Shortness of breath
Cold Extremities
Anxiety and Perspiration

How Old is Old?

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Aging is the process of growing old that begins at birth and continues until death. Aging is inevitable. The rate at which aging takes place differs with each persons, but it increases and becomes mor noticeable during the later years.