Introduction Cardiogenic shock (CS) is a life-threatening condition characterized by low cardiac output and compromised tissue perfusion. When the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the oxygen and nutrient demands of the body, it occurs. Usually, several heart diseases are the reason for a severe reduction in the pumping capacity of the heart. Cardiogenic … Read more
Introduction Septic shock is a serious medical condition that occurs as a severe complication of an infection. It is the most common type of circulatory shock. It is thought to be a progression of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) with a significant rise in mortality due to severe circulatory … Read more
Introduction The term “chemotherapy”, also called chemo, came from two words: chemical & therapy, which mean “drug treatment.” Chemotherapy refers to treatment with a cell-killing (cytotoxic) medication. It uses medications (antineoplastic drugs) to either kill cancer cells or prevent them from growing and dividing by interfering with cellular function and reproduction. It is used to … Read more