Wolff Parkinson White syndrome

Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is characterised by attacks of rapid heart rate (tachycardia), which is shown in an electrocardiogram (ECG). In some people the ECG abnormality may be present without any symptoms such as tachycardia.

The heartbeat is regulated by electrical impulses that travel through the atria (upper chambers of the heart) to a knot of tissue known as the atrioventricular node, and then to the ventricles (lower chambers of the heart). Usually electrical impulses pause at the atrioventricular node before prompting the ventricles to contract.

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What is Parkinson

Parkinson’s disease is a common, slowly progressive, neurodegenerative disease. It results from the degeneration of neurons in the substantia nigra, a region of the brain that controls movement. This degeneration results in a shortage of a neurotransmitter called dopamine, therefore, causing impaired movement. The first symptoms of the disease are usually seen later in life, 40 years or older. Parkinson’s disease is often called primary parkinsonism or idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease to distinguish it from other forms of parkinsonism.

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What You Need to Know about Parkinson's

As a person working in along-term care facility, we know how challenging your day can be. Youhave a hectic schedule and there are manydemands on you – including a large caseload andthe emotional highs and lows that come fromdealing with frail residents with a variety ofillnesses. From time to time, you will be dealing withresidents who have a neurological disorder calledParkinson’s. Your interest in learning more aboutthe unique characteristics of this disease will helpyou understand and better meet the special needsof your Parkinson’s residents and their families.

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Brss Parkinson Disease

Parkinson’s Disease Making a Difference Today Each year, about 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease,joining the estimated 1 million people already living in the United Stateswith this serious and disabling brain disorder. Parkinson’s occurs whennerve cells become damaged or destroyed in the substantia nigra, an areaof the brain that is important for normal voluntary movement and coordi-nation. People with Parkinson’s experience trembling, muscle stiffness,and slowness of movement. They also often experience depression, anxi-ety, dementia, constipation, urinary difficulties, and sleep disturbances.Symptoms tend to worsen over time. In addition to its physical and emotional toll, Parkinson’s costs eachpatient an average of $4,000 a year for medications. The annual price tagfor the U.S. economy—visits to doctors, Social Security payments, nurs-ing home expenditures, and lost income—is estimated at more than $5.6billion.

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