A first-aid technique for choking; dislodges an object that is blocking a person’s airway. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
Health Answer Category: General
What is Heel Spur?
An abnormal, often painful outgrowth of bone on the back of the heel. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Heat Stroke?
A life-threatening condition resulting from extreme overexposure to heat, which disrupts the body’s system of regulating temperature. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Heat Exhaustion?
Fatigue, dizziness, and nausea experienced because of overexposure to heat; if not treated it can result in heat stroke. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Heart Valve?
The structure at each exit of the four chambers of the heart that allows blood to exit but not to flow back in. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Heart Rate?
The rate at which the heart pumps blood, measured in the number of heartbeats per minute. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Heart-Lung Machine?
A machine that takes over the functions of the heart and lungs during certain types of surgery. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Heart Failure?
The inability of the heart to pump blood effectively. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Heart Disease?
See Coronary heart disease. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Heartburn?
A burning sensation experienced in the center of the chest up to the throat; may be caused by overeating, eating spicy food, or drinking alcohol; recurrent heartburn may be caused by acid reflux. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org