You don’t have to face HF alone The term “heart failure” makes it sound like the heart is no longer working at all and there’s nothing that can be done. Actually, heart failure means that the heart isn’t pumping as well as it should be. Congestive heart failure is a type of heart failure that requires seeking […]
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Types of Heart Failure
Left-sided heart failure The heart’s pumping action moves oxygen-rich blood as it travels from the lungs to the left atrium, then on to the left ventricle, which pumps it to the rest of the body. The left ventricle supplies most of the heart’s pumping power, so it’s larger than the other chambers and essential for normal […]
Congenital heart defects: diagnostic evaluation
Congenital heart defects CHD are often, but not always, diagnosed in infancy. Some may be diagnosed before birth, and many may not be detected until much later in childhood or even in adulthood. If the heart problem is significant, your child’s pediatrician or family physician will likely refer your child to a pediatric cardiologist. Pediatric […]
Children and Internet Surfing!!
Gone are the days, when families used to wait for a fixed and very limited time of TV transmission programmes. International phone calls were for a much reduced duration with a high cost. Type writers were used for script writing. No access to computer technology and to book holidays online. Things, however, have changed tremendously […]
Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Athletes
What happened to Danish footballer?! Why midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed during his country’s game against Finland?! Denmark’s Star suddenly collapsed on the pitch while running without any previous causes. He laidon the field for about 15 min before being rushed to hospital. “Well, what should I say?, Eriksen was gone!. We did cardiac resuscitation” team […]
Clinical Psychology HandBook For Parents
This “Clinical Psychology HandBook HandBook for Parents” is an effort by the Department of Psychology at KidsHeart Medical Center, Abu Dhabi, to create awareness in the community and among parents about preparing children for school, tracking their developmental milestones and understanding the red flags of neurodevelopmental disorders and also how children could be engaged positively […]
Assessing Growth and Nutrition
Growth charts have been used for at least a century to assess whether a child is receiving adequate nutrition and to screen for potentially inadequate growth that might be indicative of adverse health conditions. Pediatric Stages of Development: Stage Description Preterm Birth < 37 weeks’ gestation Neonate Newborn to 1 month Infant 1 month 12 […]
Play Attention Programs
We offer customized Play Attention Programs for our clients which enables them learn to increase focus and concentration. What is the PLAY ATTENTION Program? How does Play Attention work? Scientific research has demonstrated that the brain is adaptable and capable of learning throughout life. This is termed neuroplasticity. When the user is actively engaged or […]
Assessment Tools
Diverse Psychological Assessment Tools are used separately and in combination to assess the behavior, personality and capabilities of individuals and to understand their specific needs based on which the right intervention is provided. Psychological Assessment Tools: 1. Wechsler Preschool and Primary Intelligence Scale – WPPSI-III The Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence – Third […]
Intervention Tools
Intervention Tools: An extensive range of interactive toys and computer-based activities are used along with behavioral and psychotherapeutic treatments designed to reduce psychological distress and maladaptive behavior and to increase adaptive behavior typically through counseling, support, interaction, or instruction. Related Psychology Services topics: