What Is Edema and How to Treat It?
Edema is the accumulation of fluid into the interstitial space, which occurs when capillary filtration exceeds lymphatic drainage. When the regulatory...
Read moreDr. Okpagu is a board-certified family physician who is driven by a relentless passion for revolutionizing healthcare in order to make it more accessible to the marginalized populations globally.
He is committed to the advocacy of healthcare entrepreneurship, innovative healthcare solutions, and healthcare policy that aims to meet the needs of the most underserved sections of society. To that end, he co-founded a non-profit organization by the name of Destination of Hope Africa, which aims to empower and support orphans and less privileged children in the medically deprived regions of Africa.
He strives to provide competent and compassionate patient care and work effectively as a member of the health system.
Dr. Okpagu holds a medical degree from the American University of Antigua and completed his residency training from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. He also has an MBA degree in Healthcare Administration to his name.
His fields of interests include preventative medicine and holistic approaches to treating medical diseases, with a special interest in healthcare entrepreneurship, innovative healthcare solutions, and healthcare policy.
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Edema is the accumulation of fluid into the interstitial space, which occurs when capillary filtration exceeds lymphatic drainage. When the regulatory...
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