I am pretty ashamed at my medical ignorance and lack of knowledge about general human physiology inspite of having a doctor brother. This was evident during the traumatic experience that I recently had. It was then, my brother explained to me what blood pressure actually meant. He went on to explain about high and low blood pressure conditions.
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Anand caught Natarajan bowled HariharanThis happened when I was in 7th or 8th standard. Hariharan (fondly known as Manaa in my family) bowled a rank full toss and Anand heaved it towards the mid-wicket boundary.  I looked at the ball travelling towards me with morbid fear.  It was a full blooded hit.  How was I ever going to hold on to it?  I had ( Read more... )