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Rheumatoid Arthritis by Anne Kazanas
By CPR St. Louis at April 1, 2012 | 6:01 pm | 0 Comment
Rheumatoid arthritis or (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder. It affects and causes damage to many different joints including the joints of the hands and feet, ankles, elbows, hips, and shoulders. RA also causes damage to cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. Over time it can affect organs and internal systems. There is no cure for rheumatoid more...
Coronary Artery Disease by Vera Kozlova
By CPR St. Louis at March 31, 2012 | 6:58 am | 0 Comment
According to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, a coronary artery disease is a condition in which plaque builds up inside the arteries that supply oxygen rich blood to your heart muscle. These arteries are called coronary arteries. Abbreviated CAD, this disease is the leading cause of death and the most common heart disease in men and women. CAD has signs more...
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) By Kiley Vujnich
By CPR St. Louis at March 30, 2012 | 7:34 am | 0 Comment
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD, occurs at the lower esophageal sphincter, which separates the esophagus from the stomach. When the lower esophageal sphincter allows acid to flow backwards into the esophagus, gastroesophageal reflux occurs. If this occurs frequently, as in more than a few times per week, the condition is known as GERD. (adsbygoogle = more...
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) | Online Class Warning
By CPR St. Louis at March 25, 2012 | 12:10 pm | 0 Comment
Watch this video before you register for an online Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) class. Many online ACLS classes are not American Heart Association certified. Very often you must read the fine print. They will say things like "created by American Heart Association registered doctors" or "based on American Heart Association requirements", but unless their course is more...
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR | Test Questions
By CPR St. Louis at March 25, 2012 | 9:24 am | 0 Comment
Watch this interview as Kimberly from CPR St. Louis reveals all the important concepts covered on the Basic Life Support BLS cpr American Heart Association aha test exam for the BLS aha provider card. Share This Video (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || more...
