The phrenic nerve controls the diaphragm, the dome-shaped muscle that is primarily responsible for breathing. Contraction of the diaphragm expands the lungs and draws air into them. The phrenic nerve ...
Background: Given the importance of understanding the impact of treatment on patients’ symptoms, function, and quality of life, the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ) has been used as an ...
Chagas disease, resulting from the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi, is an important cause of heart failure, stroke, arrhythmia, and sudden death. Traditionally regarded as a tropical disease found only in ...
1 Department of Emergency Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA 2 Department of Emergency Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA 3 Department of Emergency Medicine, University ...
Vaccines help prevent pneumonia by boosting your immunity against some of the common bacteria and viruses that cause illness. Pneumonia can lead to serious complications like pleural effusion, ...
Cardiomyopathy makes it harder for the heart to pump blood, which can lead to heart failure. People with cardiomyopathy should maintain a healthy lifestyle and avoid heart toxins like cocaine and ...
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