Topical over the counter antibiotics should be applied as soon as possible after injury (after the injury has been cleansed and dried, of course). A gauze dressing is ideal, as it lets the wound breathe but keeps out infection-causing dirt.
Coronary heart disease - Causes. Coronary heart disease (CHD) is usually caused by a build-up of fatty deposits (atheroma) on the walls of the arteries around the heart (coronary arteries). The build-up of atheroma makes the arteries narrower, restricting the flow of blood to the heart muscle. This process is called atherosclerosis.
Palpitations can occur for a variety of reasons unrelated to heart disease. These include: 1  Overexertion. 2  Stress. 3  Caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, or diet pills. 4  Overactive thyroid. 5  Hormone changes associated with menstruation, pregnancy, or menopause. 6  Low blood pressure. 7  Heart disease or abnormal heart valves.