t and sudden
muscular exertion. During the attack, break a pearl of amylnitrite in a
handkerchief and inhale the fumes. These should always be carried. If no
relief is had in a minute or two chloroform should be given at once. It is
dangerous and you must look to your physician for advice and treatment.

ARTERIOSCLEROSIS.--A localized or diffused thickness of the inner coat and
then of the other coats of the arteries. Arteries look lumpy and are
crooked, dilated with stiff, thin or calcified walls. All coats,
especially the middle, show degeneration. It usually comes in later life.

Treatment.--Regulate the mode of life, avoid alcohol, excess of eating,
drinking, exertion, excitement and worry. Keep the bowels and kidneys
acting regularly. There is no medicine for it.

ANEURISM.--This is a local dilatation of an artery. A local tumor.

Treatment.--Absolute rest, restrict fluids. There is always danger from
rupture.

MYOCARDITIS.--This is an inflammation of the muscle substance of the
heart. It may be acute or chronic.

Causes.--Endocarditis and pericarditis in the course of rheumatism; acute
fevers like typhoid, etc.; clots lodging in the heart arteries, coming
from diseases such as septicemia and pyemia.

Symptoms.--The heart is weak. The pulse is rapid, small and irregular,
palpitation and fainty sensations come on suddenly during the course of
diseases mentioned. The outlook is serious and life may end suddenly.

Treatment.--The same as that given for endocarditis. Absolute rest is
necessary. A good nourishing diet must be given and a doctor is always
needed.

PHLEBITIS, INFLAMMATION OF THE VEINS.--Causes.--Some irritation of the
vein, as a puncture or any other injury accompanied by infection.

Symptoms.--Pain and tenderness along the course of the vein with
discolored skin and acute swelling (watery) below the obstruction. Pulse
rapid, high temperature, chills, dry and brown tongue and pain.

Treatment.--Absolute quiet is necessary, with the affected limb elevated.
Lead and laudanum wash should be applied, or hot antiseptic fomentations
if an abscess is forming. An abscess should be opened, keep up the
patient's strength.

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VARICOSE VEINS (Varix).--This term means an enlarged, elongated, tortuous,
knotty condition of the veins. The term "varicose veins" is restricted in
general use to the veins of the extremities, and especially those
belonging to the lower ext