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Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Types of Mental Illness
There are many different conditions that are recognized as mental illnesses. The more common types of mental illness are:
- Anxiety disorders: People with anxiety disorders respond to certain objects or situations with fear and dread, as well as with physical signs of anxiety or nervousness, such as a rapid heartbeat and sweating. An anxiety disorder is diagnosed if the person's response is not appropriate for the situation, if the person cannot control the response, or if the anxiety interferes with normal functioning. Anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and specific phobias.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
What Is a Stress Test?
Stress Test
A stress test, sometimes called a treadmill test or exercise test, helps to find out how well your heart handles its workload. Because exercise makes your heart pump harder and faster than it does during most daily activities, an exercise stress test can reveal problems within your heart that might not be noticeable otherwise.
An exercise stress test usually involves walking on a treadmill or riding a stationary bike while your heart rhythm, blood pressure and breathing are monitored. Taking a stress test also helps your doctor know the kind and level of physical activity that’s right for you.
An exercise stress test usually involves walking on a treadmill or riding a stationary bike while your heart rhythm, blood pressure and breathing are monitored. Taking a stress test also helps your doctor know the kind and level of physical activity that’s right for you.
Why do people need stress tests?
Doctors use exercise stress tests to find out:
- Diagnose heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias). If you have an irregular heartbeat.
- If your symptoms (such as chest pain or difficulty breathing) are related to your heart. How hard you should exercise when you are joining a cardiac rehabilitation program or starting an exercise program.
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