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Understanding Hypercoagulopathy

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Overview   The process of coagulation means the mass of blood clots is formed in case of injury of the intact skin is normally  leading to platelet aggregation and formation of blood clots to stop bleeding . But when the body forms too much blood clots , the process is normally known as hypercoogulopathy and when it travels to many areas in the human body including the vital organs such as heart ,kidney, brain leading to serious life-threatening conditions and even death. Important definitions:  Coagulation means  the formation of blood clots . Hypercoogulation the increased tendency of the body to form blood clots. :What is Hypercoagulopathy Hypercoagulopathy , also known as thrombophilia , refers to the increased tendency of blood to form clots , leading to a pathologic state of exacerbated coagulation or coagulation in the absence of bleeding. This condition can be dangerous as the formed clots can travel through the body, limiting or blocking blood flow Patient...

Understanding Heart Failure: A Comprehensive Guide

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  Overview:   Heart fa ilure is a serious medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, there are still many misconceptions and misunderstandings about this life-altering condition. In this blog article, we aim to provide a comprehensive guide to understanding heart failure, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and lifestyle modifications.   But firstly, let us start with HEART FAILURE classification according to New York Heart A ssociation ( NYHA ) :            Cardiac disease, with no symptoms and limitation of physical activi ty.   Mild symptoms and slight limitation of physical activity.   Marked limitation of physical activity and no symptoms at rest .   Severe limitation of physical activity an d symptom occu r even at rest .                  What is heart failure ...