Tag: fibrosis

Babala ng Trigger Finger: Tanda ng Sakit sa Katawan

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

Trigger finger, often linked to overuse or injury, may indicate underlying severe diseases such as internal organ fibrosis, cardiac amyloidosis, or cardiovascular disease, especially in diabetic individuals. Early diagnosis and intervention are critical, as this condition can signal systemic health issues warranting further examination and treatment.

The FAA has allowed pilots with First Degree Heart Blocks to Fly

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

The Federal Aviation Administration revised its EKG  standard in October 2022.[1]. Previously, the cut-off for the PR interval was 200 ms. Now, it is 300 ms. The change allowed some pilots with first-degree heart blocks to fly.   There’s a lot in that table. Let’s start with the PR interval. The PR interval The heart…