My Medical Skills Give Me Experience Points Chapter 1380 548: The Heart's Cunning Mechanism—You Should Check Your Liver
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Tu Ya distinguishes itself from smaller hospitals that depend on diagnostic test fees for their revenue. For patients who have already undergone specific examinations at a reputable, top-tier institution, Tu Ya generally avoids repeating those tests. This practice is maintained unless the medical team suspects inaccuracies in the previous results that warrant re-evaluation.
The ultimate objective of any medical examination is to accurately identify the root cause of an ailment and subsequently administer effective treatment. When examinations are performed solely for the purpose of generating income from fees, it deviates from established medical ethics and loses the true essence of diagnostic practice.
However, this situation warrants a multifaceted perspective. Certain smaller healthcare facilities suffer from low patient volumes, and their medical staff, particularly within specific departments, face intense pressure to meet quotas. These quotas might involve admitting a minimum number of inpatients or performing a set number of ultrasounds monthly. This performance-driven environment unfortunately compels doctors to prioritize revenue-generating actions with the limited pool of patients they receive.
Zhou Can accompanied Director Xue Yan down the corridor.
A temporary bed had already been arranged for the patient in question, a clear indication of exceptional consideration. It is crucial to understand that beds are currently scarce within the Cardiothoracic Surgery department, leaving numerous patients seeking consultations no choice but to rest on the floors of waiting areas and hallways. These individuals without proper beds remain in a queueing phase, unable to benefit from crucial medical interventions such as receiving medication, undergoing surgical planning, or commencing treatment.
Only upon formal admission and the completion of inpatient procedures can patients access essential services like nursing care, prescribed medications, development of surgical strategies, and continuous patient monitoring.
"Mr. Lan, I'd like you to meet Dr. Zhou Can, who has kindly made time available to consult with you," Director Xue Yan announced, introducing Zhou Can to the patient.
The patient presented as a young man, perhaps seventeen or eighteen years old, exceptionally youthful. His complexion was notably pale, and he exhibited rapid breathing, both characteristic signs of heart failure.
Typically, mild cases of heart failure do not manifest with pronounced symptoms. This is because, during the initial stages of cardiac function impairment, the heart's inherent reserve capacity effectively compensates for the damage incurred.
One can conceptualize this by imagining the heart, which operates ceaselessly 24 hours a day, as actually being somewhat underutilized. A significant portion, at least around forty percent of its capacity, remains dormant. This reserve is maintained to allow the heart to remain prepared.
This preparedness is vital. Should the body's owner disregard its well-being by consuming excessive salt or other substances that place a heavy burden on the heart, the reserve capacity prevents the organ from becoming immediately overwhelmed. Furthermore, when the body's owner engages in strenuous physical activity and desires to exert significant energy, the heart can readily support these demands without faltering.
The current patient's presentation of distinct heart failure symptoms signifies that the condition has progressed to a severe stage.
"Greetings, Dr. Zhou. I have traveled all the way from the capital city specifically for your consultation. I have sought medical advice at several hospitals, yet they have been unable to accurately determine the exact cause of my ailment," the patient stated.
Despite his youth, the patient spoke with remarkable poise. His gaze was open and direct, conveying honesty while simultaneously possessing an inexplicable air of detachment. His tone remained steady and calm, subtly hinting at an extraordinary personal bearing.
Children from ordinary families, even at the age of twenty-seven, often do not exhibit such a distinguished demeanor. It aligns with the adage that it takes three generations of accumulated wealth for a family to cultivate true elegance in their manners and lifestyle.
The nurturing of a child's character and demeanor is an intricate and protracted undertaking, reflecting the comprehensive strength and values of a family. It is not a process that can be achieved simply by providing a few tens of thousands of dollars monthly as pocket money to foster a 'noble bearing'.
Families that lack true substance, upon granting a teenager fifty thousand dollars each month in discretionary funds, are likely to instill a perception of easy wealth. This can lead the youth to associate with undesirable company and fall into a pattern of extravagant spending and irresponsibility.
Some individuals, as young as fifteen or sixteen, even if not fully physically developed, might demonstrate a greater aptitude for debauchery than seasoned individuals well-versed in such pursuits.
They may become thoroughly proficient in the arts of revelry and gambling.
Is it not often the case that parents who excessively indulge their children during their formative, immature years, showering them with excessive pocket money, are the very ones who contribute to this outcome?
Families possessing genuine depth invariably place a paramount emphasis on the child's upbringing and education. From an early age, they will deliberately focus on cultivating a sound worldview, expanding the child's horizons, and imparting various philosophical insights and practical wisdom for navigating life's challenges.
Consequently, such children, even at a tender age, will have gained a broader perspective on the world, exhibiting a maturity that far surpasses their peers. They will possess numerous admirable qualities, including strong self-discipline, the ability to remain composed under pressure, a clear discernment between right and wrong, and self-established principles for interacting with others, among other attributes.
The young patient presented is indeed part of an extremely distinguished youth group. Despite Zhou Can already being recognized as a remarkably exceptional individual amongst his contemporaries, when contrasting his own condition at seventeen and eighteen with this young man's, he finds himself vastly inferior. "My gratitude for your trust; allow me to first conduct a physical examination!" Zhou Can stated to him. "Thank you kindly." The young man's cooperation was impeccable. Standing beside the bed was a middle-aged man, approximately thirty years of age, his gaze sharp and unyielding, remaining in silence. This individual was undoubtedly a family member, though his precise relationship to the patient remained unclear. Zhou Can pondered internally, recognizing that patients originating from the capital often appeared to be figures of considerable influence! "For how long have you been experiencing this malaise?" "It feels as though since the age of twelve, I began to feel somewhat indisposed. At that time, I was aiming to enroll in an advanced class, and I dedicated myself to studying day and night, undertaking rigorous exercises, and committing key knowledge points to memory, frequently spending entire days within the juvenile library. Initially, the feeling was not significant, but later, approximately a month prior to transitioning to middle school, I started experiencing a distinct unwellness." After a moment of contemplation, he responded with earnestness. "Describe the nature of this discomfort you are experiencing."