A pulmonary embolism (P.E) is a condition where a pulmonary vessel in the either or both lungs becomes blocked. The blockage is usually caused by one or more blood clots which have travelled through the venous system from another part of the body. Commonly pulmonary embolisms are caused by a clot being transferred from smaller vessels in the leg, arm or heart (Fell, 2005). The blood clot travels around the venous system until it reaches a point where it can no longer travel freely. As a result of this, blood flow is reduced to the affected area of the ...

The only definitive treatment for preeclampsia is delivery of the unborn child and placenta. This intervention, even in the case of premature delivery, is the safest option for both mother and child. In cases where preeclampsia symptoms appear mild (traces of protein in the urine, with minimal elevation of the blood pressure), anti-hypertensive therapy is recommended to regain control of the blood pressure. In some cases this treatment is sufficient to allow a pregnant woman to progress to a more viable stage of pregnancy for delivery in the event that the preeclampsia worsens. In the event that blood pressure ...

Because one of the primary symptoms of preeclampsia is high blood pressure, this in turn makes the pregnant woman at an increased risk of stroke or altered kidney and/or liver function, blood clotting abnormalities, seizures and pulmonary edema as a result of excessive fluid build up in severe cases. In serious cases of preeclampsia which may be subject to delayed or inappropriate treatment, both the mother and the unborn child are at risk of death. Preeclampsia directly affects the blood supply to the fetus, therefore the condition often produces low birth weight, or in many cases premature ...

Although eclampsia is a rare complication of pregnancy, approximately 50,000 women worldwide are estimated to die annually because of eclampsia. The reported maternal mortality rate ranges from 1-20% while perinatal mortality rate of neonates born to eclamptic mothers ranges from 1.3-3%. Preeclampsia/eclampsia syndrome is more common in blacks than in Hispanics. Hispanic women are more likely to be affected by this syndrome than white women. Higher incidences of the syndrome in the developing world may be related to racial differences, but effects of other environmental and social factors cannot be underestimated. Preeclampsia/eclampsia is more likely to occur in women ...

By Randolph Gordon Medical experts, Holistic practitioners, Naturopaths and Herbalists all agree that one of the best ways to lose weight is to consume fewer calories and increase your physical activity. Experts also suggest aiming for a realistic weight loss goal of about a pound a week. Depending on your weight loss program, losing more than a pound per week is absolutely possible. quick weight loss diets can be used to jump-start the weight loss process. Depending on your metabolism, sometimes losing weight can be a challenging proposition. The weight gain/weight loss equation can sometimes be very tricky and complex. ...