Elitecare Emergency Hospital
24 Hour Emergency Room in League City, Texas
Cardiac Arrest Can Happen at Any Age Cardiac arrest happens suddenly and without warning. Cardiac arrest is the sudden stopping of the heart’s activity, which can result in death. A cardiac arrest usually occurs when an electrical disturbance causes a problem with the heart’s rhythm or when there is not enough blood flow to meet …
Heart disease is a leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is estimated that 17.9 million people died from cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in 2019, representing 32% of all global deaths. Of these deaths, 85% were due to heart attack and stroke. …
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in women. It was ranked as the third leading cause of death for all Americans, but it takes first place among women. The risk factors are high cholesterol levels, obesity, diabetes, smoking tobacco and other drugs/alcohol use. Women also have lower levels of HDL cholesterol, which …
Belly fat isn’t just extra weight on your body, it can be a health risk. Irrespective of your overall weight, gaining belly fat increases the risk of many health conditions. The belly fat in a person is typically determined using waist circumference-to-height ratio or waist-to-hip ratio. The measurement has predicted cardiovascular death independent of BMI, …
Sleep is essential for existence. Sleep helps the body recover mentally and physically, allowing the brain and the body the rest it deserves at the end of a long day. Contrary to popular belief, naps are not recommended as it is detrimental to sleep hygiene. Though the required amount of sleep can vary from person …
There are only a few things that light up a child’s face like a sugary treat. Born with a sweet tooth, most children love their dose of daily sucrose and glucose in the form of candy, sweets and more. Parents find it easy to reward them with a sweet treat for their good behavior; however, …
In our busy lives, it’s natural to feel tired all the time. Some days are more tiring than others. But if you find yourself exhausted too quickly, dragging yourself to get out of the bed every day, or simply feeling sluggish to finish even the most basic daily job, there is more to it than …
A collapse—your legs suddenly give way and you fall to the ground—is called by many names: fainting, passing out, losing consciousness. The medical term for fainting is syncope (SINK-a-pee). Before you actually faint, you are likely to experience one or more signs that it’s about to happen: sweating, lightheadedness, or a sense that your surroundings …
A lot of people suffer from anxiety in their normal life. With so much media coverage and information during this uncertain time, it’s hard not to feel anxiety. If you’ve never experienced a panic attack before, many who go experience panic attacks and anxiety can feel like they’re dying when they aren’t. There are a …
