Tag Archives: medical conditions
Detached Retina
M.L. Brochner, M.D. Retinal detachment is one of the few eye emergencies. There are three general types of retinal detachment. All three forms have an elevation or a lifting off of the retina itself off the inside back wall of the eye, with an accumulation of fluid between the retina and the eye wall. Read more
Blunt Chest Trauma
Samuel E. Greenberg, M.D. Blunt trauma to the chest principally occurs from deceleration accidents. So falls, motor vehicle accidents and sports are the areas where this type of injury most frequently occurs. There are 5 major injuries that may occur in blunt chest trauma. These may occur singly or in cohorts. They are: 1.) Myocardial Read more
Cancer of the Head and Neck
James W. Lucarini, MD FACS Introduction Epidermoid or squamous cell cancer of the head and neck (SCCHN) is often a tragic and debilitating disease that is preventable in most cases. As in most cancers, early detection and treatment are the keys to curing these malignant tumors. The strong relationship between these tumors and tobacco and Read more
Cancer of the Lung
Contributing Author, Cardiothoracic Surgeon Here in the Southeast many patients have a long history of smoking most of their lives. In at least 80% of lung cancer or bronchogenic carcinoma cases in our part of the country, a direct link can be made to smoking and tobacco use. Usually the typical patient presents to his Read more
Heart Function and Attack
Lee Frazin, MD Heart attack is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. There are major efforts underway to find improved methods for prevention, detection and treatment. These efforts are sponsored by many organizations including the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, and the federal government. In order to Read more
Heart Attack
Lee J. Frazin MD The manner in which an individual presents with coronary artery disease depends upon the location of the interruption in the coronary artery, how quickly the interruption occurs, and the nutrient demands of the myocardium at the time. Acutely damaged heart muscle appears as a red purple bruise which has a reduced Read more
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Contributing Author, Cardiothoracic Surgeon The aorta is the main blood vessel which brings blood from your heart to the rest of your body. As the aorta passes through the abdomen, it gives off branches to all of the internal organs. Just below the level where the arteries to kidneys come off is a special segment Read more