What is Insomnia by Haley Woodman
Most Americans have some sort of issue when it comes to sleeping, whether it’s not being able to fall asleep, or waking up several times throughout the night. In some cases, these people suffer from a disorder called insomnia. When people are insomniacs, they have a difficult time falling asleep and usually wake up too […]
Staying Physically Active Leads to Better Health by Linda Lackey
From the moment of conception, certain family genes we possibly have inherited have the potential to affect our health from the very beginning and continue to affect us throughout our lives. Regardless of what health issues may confront us, i.e. diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension, we have the ability to make choices that could help […]
Niacin Treatment in Heart Disease by Trinh Nguyen
It has become evident how coronary heart disease has affected the lives of many. As the heart is the central organ of our body, dysfunction leads to failure in the functioning of other various organs. A person suffering from heart disease undergoes tremendous physical and mental stress, and it most often leads to disability, lower […]
Mitral Valve Prolapse by Stephanie Murphy
Mitral valve prolapse is a heart condition where the mitral valve does not work properly. The mitral valve is made up of two flaps that separate the left ventricle and the left atrium. In the case of a properly working mitral valve, it opens and closes to let blood flow from the left atrium to […]
Lou Gehrig’s Disease by Julie Owen
Lou Gehrig’s disease, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), is a motor neuron disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. There are upper and lower motor neurons that are both a part of the neuromuscular system. The upper motor neurons send messages from the brain to the spinal cord, while the […]
What is BLS CPR? | Nashville, TN | CPR for Healthcare Providers
What is BLS CPR? This is a common question among nursing students, dental hygiene students, medical students, physical therapy program students, and any other student entering a healthcare related college program. BLS stands for Basic Life Support. BLS, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, is a specialized CPR class for medical professionals. For example, if […]
CPR Certification Nashville | CPR Class
CPR Nashville offers CPR certification classes in Franklin, Smyrna, Spring Hill, Williamson, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville, Lebanon, Gallatin, Mt. Juliet, and Forest Hills. All classes are American Heart Association, AHA, approved and include basic life support for healthcare providers, advanced cardiac life support and pediatric advanced life support. BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications must be renewed every 2 […]
Tachycardia with a Pulse, CPR Nashville
CPR Certification Nashville Advanced Cardiac Life Support Class Nashville Tachycardia With A Pulse Algorithm Tachycardia With a Pulse Treatment Ventricular Tachycardia,Supraventricular Tachycardia/Rapid Atrial Fibrillation/Atrial Flutter Causes: In some cases tachycardia can be causes from dehydration, exercise, caffeine, and blood loss. In more acute situations, tachycardia is caused because of an extra electrical connection going between […]
Bladder Cancer by Cameron Dielmann
In the United States, one of the most commonly occurring forms of cancer is bladder cancer. It can be caused by a variety of factors and when it comes to distinguishing the severity and kind of bladder cancer, there are 3 main divisions and they are named by the type of cells that become cancerous. […]