Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is a narrowing of blood vessels due to the formation of atherosclerotic plaques which results in impaired oxygen supply to the heart. This blockage of coronary arteries is known as Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS).Atherosclerotic formation can progress at varying rates, ranging from luminal narrowing that can progress to sudden total blockage. Sudden total blockage can result from rupture of a non-stenotic plaque that forms a thrombosis, and ultimately causes a decrease...

WHAT IS VITAMIN D?Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that has various benefits in the body, from maintaining bone health to increasing immunity.When we live in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic in strengthening the body's immunity, many people buy Vitamin D supplements and consume them without knowing the effects on the body because the actual levels of Vitamin D in each person are different.For this reason, it is important to monitor vitamin D levels in the body, especially if someone regularl...

In diagnosing acid reflux disease, the doctor will ask the patient's symptoms. Symptoms of acid reflux or stomach acid reflux is considered a disease if the symptoms appear at least 2 times a week. After that, the doctor will perform a physical examination.Doctors can also perform follow-up examinations to determine the severity of the disease and see possible complications. The follow-up checks are:▪︎ UBT examination is needed to detect the presence of Helicobacter pylori bacteria, both for dia...

Indonesia is one of the countries with a high incidence of anemia. Anemia or also known as lack of blood is a condition in which red blood cells (hemoglobin) which are responsible for binding oxygen have insufficient amounts or are unable to function properly. As a result, the cells in the body will lack oxygen intake. Unfortunately, some people often do not realize whether they are anemic or not. The symptoms that are felt are often not realized until in the end it is only known that the anemia...

Examinations carried out to monitor or find out growth and development problems in children include the patient's history, physical examination and laboratory investigations.A. Recommended laboratory tests:1. Routine Hematology, Reticulocyte, Ret-He and Peripheral Blood Picture, examination to detect anemia, especially iron deficiency anemia.2. Urine Routine, to detect urinary tract infections (UTI) which are often found in children and can cause unpleasant symptoms in children.3. Neonate G6PD a...

Broadly speaking, the diagnosis of asthma includes a medical history, physical examination and lung tests.The doctor will take a history or interview with the patient to find out the patient's medical history such as the complaints the patient has and the symptoms that arise. The doctor will also ask questions such as the symptoms you are experiencing, when the complaint occurred, whether there was anything that caused the complaint, whether you were exposed to cigarette smoke, chemical gases, d...