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Heart Can Affect Breathing

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The heart and lungs work together to keep a person alive. The heart pumps blood, which has been oxygenated by the lungs, to the rest of the body. The heart and lungs also need an oxygen-rich blood supply to function properly. Breathing problems are often associated with heart disease because of this close relationship between the heart and the lungs.Several heart problems are related to breathing, according to MedlinePlus. 1.       Arrest If the lungs stop functioning, it is called respiratory arrest, and the heart eventually stops too. Conversely, if the heart stops, it is called cardiac arrest, and the lungs also cease functioning. There are several causes of respiratory arrest, such as apnea, suffocation or lung disease. 2.       CHF Congestive heart failure, or CHF, can affect breathing and shortness of breath is a major symptom of CHF. CHF is a condition where the heart cannot pump blood to the other organs, according to the American Heart Association. The patient b

Searching for Health Guidance

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Patients usually search for trusted health information but on their own terms. Examples of the available sources of health guidance or information in the world of today include: ·          Doctors/physicians ·          Online health resources ·          Pharma advertisements After introduction of online health resources, there have emerged many group websites offering reliable health information. But do you think these sites can be trusted? Learn more! Ask a Patient about Research Treatment According to mHealthSpot, patients usually research treatment information from online sources and from their doctors. After a survey conducted in 2015, about 24% of the respondents said that they use online health resources as their trusted source of information. After another survey in 2016, 29% of those surveyed said that online research was their best and trusted source of health information. Doctors are the Most Trusted Source Although online research is increasingly on us

Trust in Telemedicine -The Leading Physicians of the World

Telemedicine is a technology that enables remote healthcare. This simply means that it is possible for doctors to diagnose and treat patients wherever the patient is and whenever needed, by use of a smartphone or a computer. Telemedicine is a great alternative to the traditional health care system as it can deal with situations such as: ·          Inquiry about specific medical conditions for home treatment ·          Diagnosis of common health problems a such as back pain, sore throat, digestive problems and headache ·          Doctor visits on weekends, late night, holidays or other situations where regular medical care is unavailable. ·          Treatment of patients who are unable to leave their homes due to bad weather conditions or sickness ·          Post-treatment checkups or follow ups for chronic disease care ·          Faster acquisition of short-term medical prescriptions Do Patients Trust Telemedicine? According to a recent study conducted by Tech