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373 articles for “illnesses”
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Numerical Study of Vibration Stress and Deformation of Rotating Fan Blade of a Gas Turbine
Abstract: The vibration stress caused by resonance is the main cause of failure in aircraft engine blades. The study is aimed at investigating the vibration stress of a single-stage fan blade influenced by the interaction of aerodynamic and structural behavior at multiple critical speeds. A three-dimensional finite element model of the blade was developed for the simulation of vibration stress and its subsequent effects. The blade was verified by modal test. …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 7–20 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Anxiety Level and to Evaluate Its Effect on Physical Symptoms in Cardiac Patients Prior to Cardiac Catheterization and Angiography in Selected Hospitals of Amritsar, With a View to Develop “self-Instructional Module”
Abstract: Background of the study: People often experience a general state of worry, fear, or suspiciousness of being going through some problem, illness, hospitalization, diagnostic procedure, or therapeutic interventions. Before confronting something challenging such as a test, examination, all constitutes anxiety. Anxiety is a general symptom that causes nervousness, fear, apprehension, and worrying. These symptoms affect how person feel and behave, and it is manifested by real physical and physiological symptoms. …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Heart Diseases: A Review
Abstract: Our heart is the extent of your clench hand and the most grounded muscle in your body. Your heart began pulsating around three weeks after you were imagined. On the off chance that you live to be 70 your heart will have beat more than two billion times. Every pulse pumps blood around the body, pushing it from the left heart loads, through conduits of perpetually diminishing size, at last …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 4–9 Read article
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Steven johnson Syndrome
Abstract: Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is an immune-complex–mediated hypersensitivity complex that typically involves the skin and the mucous membranes. While minor presentations may occur, significant involvement of oral, nasal, eye, vaginal, urethral, gastrointestinal, and lower respiratory tract mucous membranes may develop during the illness. GI and respiratory involvement may progress to necrosis. Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a serious systemic disorder with the potential for severe morbidity and even death.
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 13–16 Read article
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Posttraumatic Stress Experience after Myocardial Infarction among Patient with MI
Abstract: A study was conducted to assess the posttraumatic stress experience after myocardial infarction among patient with MI admitted in tertiary care hospital at Bangalore. Methodology: Nonexperimental descriptive design and survey approach was used. In this study, structured interview questionnaire was adapted to collect the data. The study was carried out in Vivas Cardiac Hospital at Bangalore with 60 myocardial infarction patients were selected using nonprobability purposive sampling technique. Collected data …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Quality of Life Among Post Stroke Patients at Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (KMCH) Coimbatore
Abstract: Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability and the third leading cause of adult death in the industrialized world. Despite the enormous personal and societal impact of stroke, the best method for ensuring stroke outcome is not clear. Assessing health related quality of life is difficult in stroke, in which patients have heterogeneous stroke symptoms and deficits and commonly suffer from psychological and social squeal of stroke. Need for …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 34–40 Read article
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Knowledge Regarding Early Symptoms and Management of Myocardial Infarction among High-Risk Clients
Abstract: The present study was aimed to assess the knowledge regarding early symptoms and management of myocardial infarction among high -risk clients attending outpatient departments of a selected hospital at, Alappuzha District. The objectives of the present study were to assess the level of knowledge regarding the early symptoms and management of myocardial infarction among high -risk clients and to find out the association between the level of knowledge regarding the …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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An Exploratory Study to Assess the Level of Blood Pressure, Associated Physical Manifestations and Risk Factors among Bank managers working in selected banks of district mohali, punjab with a view to develop informational booklet.
Abstract: Introduction: Hypertension is also known as silent killer since it has no initial symptoms but can be led to long term disease and complication. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a chronic cardiac medical condition in which the systemic arterial blood pressure is elevated. Blood pressure involves two measurements, systolic pressure (asthe heart beats) over diastolic pressure (as the heart relaxes between beats). Normal blood pressure is at or below …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 54–87 Read article
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Effectiveness of Back Massage on the Level of Anxiety Among Patients Posted for Cardiac Catheterization in Cardiology Ward, Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai
Abstract: Title: Effectiveness of back massage on the level of anxiety among patients posted for cardiac catheterization in cardiology ward at Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai. Objectives: To assess the level of anxiety. To evaluate the effectiveness of back massage on level of anxiety in experimental group. To associate the level of anxiety among patients posted for cardiac catheterization with their selected sociodemographic and clinical variables. Hypotheses: H1—There is a significant difference …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–30 Read article
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Magnitude, risk factors and preventive strategies for Post ICU Care Syndrome (PICS) in ICU Setting: A Systematic Review
Abstract: After leaving the ICU, patients may suffer from what is known as Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS), which can happen to any person who has been in the ICU. Patients with PICS present with physical, cognitive & psychiatric impairments. PICS may be induced if a person was on prolonged mechanical ventilation, experienced sepsis, multiple organ failure and a prolonged duration of “bed-restore deep sedation”. It has been estimated that Post-Traumatic stress …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 16–21 Read article
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Insight into the Manifestation of Hyperlipidemia and its Amelioration by Natural Resources
Abstract: Hyperlipidemia is among the most important dangerous elements for the. Cardiovascular disease high rate the leading causes of mortality include coronary heart disease, stroke, atherosclerosis, and hyperlipidemia. blood total and (LDL) cholesterol increase have been identified as crucial contributors to CVD risk. Hyperlipidemia is a disorder in which the blood has unusually high quantities of lipid or fatty compounds. To avoid atherosclerosis-related illnesses, hypolipidemic medications are commonly utilized as preventive …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Walking Corpse Syndrome: A Review
Abstract: Cotard's syndrome, also known as walking corpse syndrome, is a mental illness that affects a relatively small percentage of people. Since 1882, reports of the syndrome have been recorded. The disorder was first referred to as a psychiatric disease of variable severity by the neurologist Jules Cotard in 1880. This uncommon syndrome frequently co-occurs with dementia in people with depression, schizophrenia, and psychotic disorders brought on by a general medical …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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Elderly: Impacts and Concerns in Covid-19
Abstract: Every home has elderly persons, especially as hugely and densely in India. This makes the presence of elderly population in home during COVID-19 pandemic. The novel coronavirus has been found to reproduce the complications that aging brings to elderly people, and is found to be more fatal among elderly people with existing health problems. The central and state governments and the WHO are reporting that elders are more vulnerable to …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 4–7 Read article
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A Quasi-experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy on Cognition among the Institutionalized Elderly in Selected Old Age Homes at Madurai
Abstract: Background of the Study: The aging population is increasing significantly in the world. Therefore,world population is expected to be comprised of progressively bigger proportion of elderlyindividuals. Human aging is an inevitable process and, as such, implies a process of transformationand progressive change in biological, psychological and social structure. The cognitive functionbegins to deteriorate with advancing age and there are common consequences to variouspsychological and social aspects, such as the loss …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 12–21 Read article
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Tai Chi Therapy's Effectiveness on Depression and Quality of Life in Elderly Residents of Old Age Homes in Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, India
Abstract: Growing older is the process of ageing. If we can make sure that we are lengthening life in the middle and not simply at the end, older people will live longer and in better health. The “longevity dividend” might be substantial for the societies that adapt to this shifting demography and invest in healthy ageing (WHO). Due to the socio-demographic changes, older adults at times are forced to transit from …
Published in International Journal of Geriatric Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge of Staff Nurses Regarding Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine for Prevention of Cervical Cancer in Selected Hospitals of Amritsar with a View to Develop SIM (Self Instructional Module)
Abstract: Cervical cancer is the one of major woman’s reproductive health problems, especially in developing countries, where over 80 percent of the 231,000 yearly deaths from cervical cancer occur. Cervical cancer, like many other illnesses, is a taboo subject in some communities. The concept of preventive screening inevitably raises fears about cancer for many women. The anxiety felt by women (often caused by misconceptions) demands time and attention from health care …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 28–37 Read article
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An Emerging DiGeorge Syndrome Recognized as New Insights in Clinical Depiction
Abstract: DiGeorge Syndrome is a main immunodeficiency illness produced by uneven relocation and growth of positive cells and tissues throughout fetal growth. As part of the developmental defect, the thymus gland may be affected and T-lymphocyte production may be impaired, resulting in low T-lymphocyte numbers and frequent infections. DGS is produced by abnormal creation of convinced tissues during fetal expansion. During fetal expansion, numerous tissues and organs often rise from a …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Iron-Deficiency Anaemia
Abstract: Women are facing challenges every day to run life. health wise also many diseases like heart diseases, cervical cancers, breast cancers, ovarian cancer, osteomyelitis, sexually transmitted diseases, urinary tract infection, iron-deficiency anaemia, stress and depression etc. are easily affects women than men. In that iron-deficiency anaemia causes ill health to women. 39.6% of all women have anaemia in India as per the World Health Organization (WHO) report. Iron-deficiency anaemia appears …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 33–36 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Group Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Organ Donation Among Elderly People of Matoshree Old Age Home at Aurangabad
Abstract: Background of the Study: Organ donation is defined as an act of giving one or more than one organ, without compensation, for transplantation to another person. In organ donation, a person pledges during her/his lifetime, that after death, certain organs from the body can be used for transplantation to help terminally ill patients get a new lease of life. The main reasons for shortage of organs in India are due …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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Diamond–Blackfan Anaemia (DBA)
Abstract: In Diamond–Blackfan anaemia (DBA), the bone marrow (soft centre part of most bones) does not make adequate red blood cells (RBC). It is a type of marrow failure disorder. RBC take oxygen from the lungs to all parts of your body. A low level of RBC is called anaemia. In anaemia, the body’s organs may not get sufficient oxygen. How serious anaemia is different from child to child with this …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 20–23 Read article