Chronic Kidney Disease – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is Chronic Kidney Disease? Chronic kidney disease (also known as chronic renal disease) is a condition where the kidney(s) begin to work less efficiently. The kidneys are vital organs that help filter waste from the blood. As blood enters the kidneys, the kidneys remove the waste from the blood in the form of urine. […]
Atrial Fibrillation – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is Atrial Fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common types of arrhythmias in Australia. An arrhythmia is a condition where the heart beats irregularly. The heart is a vital organ with four chambers (2 atriums and 2 ventricles) that work together to pump blood around the body. When atrial fibrillation occurs, the […]
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term that describes a group of lung conditions, including emphysema, chronic asthma and bronchitis [1]. COPD causes several changes in the lung, including the narrowing of airways, making breathing hard to breathe normally. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare […]
