Obstructive Sleep Apnea Raises Risk For Chronic Illness
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17 December 2019
If you have sleep apnea, then you may stop breathing multiple times while you are sleeping. It is important that you seek obstructive sleep apnea treatment because it can raise the risk of a number of chronic illnesses. Sleep apnea can also cause excessive daytime sleepiness, which may heighten your risk for a car accident. Here are some medical problems that may be linked to obstructive sleep apnea.
Hypertension
If you have sleep apnea, you may be more likely to develop hypertension, or high blood pressure, than someone who doesn't have it.
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How To Protect Your Sensitive Skin
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17 December 2019
When you have sensitive skin, this can be a hassle. Everything might seem to irritate your skin and your skin will often be dry, red, and itchy. However, with the right skincare routine, it doesn't have to be like this.
Cleansing
One of the problems that those with sensitive skin face is that they need a cleanser that is able to remove dirt, sweat, oil and makeup while also not being so harsh that it irritates the skin.
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ACLS Certification: A Look At Common FAQs
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17 December 2019
Individuals in the medical field must have specific skill sets and knowledge in order to act appropriately in certain situations, and there are multiple certifications that can come along with that fact. Here is a closer look at ACLS certification and what it entails.
What is the ACLS certification?
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) teaches healthcare professionals the proper ways to respond if they have a patient who is currently in a cardiac arrest situation.
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Interventional Cardiac Procedures
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17 December 2019
If you are having problems with your heart, your doctor may suggest diagnostic tests, such as electrocardiograms, x-rays, and MRIs to diagnose your condition. If you are diagnosed with heart disease, your physicians may suggest interventional treatments. These procedures are usually minimally invasive and do not involve lengthy recovery periods.
Here are some of the interventional procedures that your cardiologist may suggest.
Atherectomy
During this procedure, the cardiologist helps clear plaque from your arterial walls using a special shaver that is attached to a catheter.
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