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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

Patient Education

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Patient education is a process where health care providers teach patients about their health to help them understand their condition in a better way. Patients can get their education in either non-health or health environments and in a non-formal or formal manner. The overall goal of giving patients health education is to help improve individual health and also enhance the performance of the healthcare industry. What are the Benefits of Patient Education? 1.        Improve patient’s understanding Getting a routing medical advice from your doctor or nurse ensures that you remain well-informed about your overall own health. Such medical advice includes: ·          Teaching them about the s ide effects of the conditions they are suffering from and how they can reduce the symptoms ·          Discuss the diagnosis of these conditions ·          Discuss about possible treatment options This level of understanding can help reduce patient’s anxiety and as well build trust betwe

Oncologists Use of Digital Health

With the new technology, the health of patients can be monitored, enabling them to manage their conditions in an effective way without the need of visiting hospitals or other health facilities. This can help minimize the cost of health care, save time and also increase chances of perfect life quality and desirable positive outcomes. Cancer is the second leading killer which claimed approximately 8.8 million lives in 2015 alone. The number of cancer patients is continuing to rise simply because of lack of effective and curative services.According to World Health Organization (WHO), the number of cancer cases is estimated to reach 21.6 million by 2030. Cancer is a chronic illness that requires long-term commitment by both healthcare professionals and patients. For cancer patients, the potential benefits of digital health in terms of promoting convenient care and self-management are substantial. A recent study on cancer has found that digital health technology can be used to off