The cardiovascular system consist of arteries, veins, capillaries and the Heart. The study of the myocardial teaches us that there is still much to learn. In no way should we take it for granted, that the Emory University of cardiovascular can teach us all we will ever need to know when it comes to treating cardiac patients. As a medical physician, you will always continue to study the heart and its vital organs as you continue as a professor. Your education will continue as long as you are in the medical field.

Anyone who is overweight is susceptible two diabetes insipidus. Depending on level of insulin produced by the pancreas depends on the level or stage of diabetes that that person may have. Also, that person may have to receive injections of insulin in their muscle. Be very aware that if you are overweight you have a 90% chance of being diagnosed with diabetes insipidus within 10 years. Please do not become a statistic and take care of yourself and be a great American.

The symptoms of Cardiomyopathy may include shortness of breath with activity or at rest, swelling of the legs, ankles and feet, bloating of the abdomen related to fluid build up, fatigue, irregular heart beats or palpitations, dizziness, light-headedness or fainting.  If the Cardiomyopathy is left untreated the symptoms will get worse.  You should seek the advice of the physician when having any of the symptoms listed above.  Early intervention is crucial to keep the symptoms at bay.

Sometimes the cause of Cardiomyopathy may be unknown.  But there may be some contributing factors including hypertension for a long time, heart valve problems, tissue damage from a previous heart attack, diabetes, thyroid problems, alcohol abuse, abuse of cocaine, and viral infections can damage the heart leading to cardiomyopathy.  Cardiomyopathy can lead to sudden cardiac arrest, heart murmurs, blood clots, and heart failure.  There are a few tests that can be performed to diagnose Cardiomyopathy.  They are Chest X-ray, Ultrasound of the heart, EKG, and a heart catheterization.  A blood test can also help aid in the diagnosis.  The blood test is BNP.  If the values are very high it indicates Cardiomyopathy.

Once again, depending on the type of Cardiomyopathy you have been diagnosed with, also depends on the types of treatments and medications that are prescribed.  Medications may include Zestril, Cozaar, Coreg, Lopressor, Digoxin, and diuretics.  A Pace-maker may be another option for Cardiomyopathy.  The pace-maker will help with the contractility of the weakened heart muscle.  Other treatment options may include surgery.

Always consult with your primary care physician if you are experiencing any of the signs or symptoms of Cardiomyopathy.  You may need to be evaluated by a cardiologist, who specializes in disorders of the heart.  Early diagnosis and treatment are highly encouraged to help the condition from progressively getting worse.  Cardiomyopathy can be manageable if caught early.

Let’s take a look at some of the organisms that can survive in extreme heat and cold.  C. difficult is one that is very common in ICU, and on the med/surgical floors.  Without proper techniques and practices, C.diff can survive on surfaces for months to years.  As health care professionals we have a responsibility to protect ourselves and our patients from contracting these diseases, especially when some of them come in with something else different.  For C.diff there is a special product recommended by the CDC that is required by hospitals to help eliminate the organism from the surfaces in the patient’s rooms.