Hypertension – How Dangerous Are the Complications?

The complications of hypertension are so dangerous that a lot has to be done to get them prevented. There are a few complications that gradually set in when one is hypertensive and with time they affect several organs of the body thereby posing a serious health threat to the sufferer. Some of these known complications […]

“Very disturbing findings” in chemical tests of Gulf residents — Bleeding from ears

Part II here: www.youtube.com Oil Spill Health Issues, KLFY, January 27, 2011: www.klfy.com [A] new report just out has revealed some very disturbing findings. … A blood study that was conducted on four males ages 3 to 43 and one female age 38 in December of last year. Subra says the results of those tests […]

First Aid Kits and Tips : Stopping the Bleeding: First Aid for Minor Injuries

How to stop bleeding; get expert tips and advice on performing first aid and emergency medical care in this free instructional video. Expert: Tracey Cullers Bio: Tracey Cullers taught Basic First Aid and CPR through the American Red Cross for 5 years. Filmmaker: David Cornman Video Rating: 4 / 5

Basic First Aid : How to Treat Severe Bleeding During First Aid

Treat severe bleeding during first aid by applying a sterile dressing with pressure to the affected area, and by lifting the injured limb above the heart to reduce blood flow to the injured site. Maintain pressure on the injury and immediately head to the emergency room for proper treatment using tips from afirefighter in this […]

End to side portocaval anastomosis for portal hypertension and bleeding varices

End to side portocaval anastomosis for portal hypertension and bleeding varicesNonselective End-to-side portacaval shunt Side-to-side portacaval shunt Large diameter interposition shunts (eg, mesocaval) Central splenorenal shunt Selective Distal splenorenal (Warren) Small-diameter portacaval H graft shunt Surgical Shunts to Reduce Portal Venous Pressure