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Articles related to "Cardiac"
Depression and Heart Disease Depression is as reliable a predictor of heart disease as bad cholesterol or a previous heart attack. Unbelievably, doctors don't check their patients for depression. depression • heart disease • depression and heart disease • cardiac • depression and cardiac disorders
Exercise, The Miracle Cure-All The concept of having to check with one's doctor before starting a new exercise program is, in most cases, unnecessary and often self-defeating. chiropractic • heart disease • osteoporosis • cardiac • cardiac disease
Cardiac disease in felines Sudden death from cardiac problems in cats, focusing on cardiomyopathy. restricted • dilative • dilatative • hypertrophic • cardiomyopathy
Cardiac function curve. Cardiac function, factors controlling. cardiac function curve • frank-starling • physiology • right atrium • central venous pressure
Cardiac Muscles- I Do you know what makes the heart tick? Do you know name of the hormone the heart produces? Read on for interesting info.. heart muscles • myocardium • fibrous pericardium • serous pericardium • parietal and visceral epicardium
Cardiac Muscles-II Larger the animal slower the heart beats. From elephants to humming birds the heart rate goes up from about 35 to over a thousand every minute. human heart • vertebrate hearts • myogenic hearts • invertebrate hearts • neurogenic hearts
Christmas in Cardiac City "...a defibrillator is a device used by doctors to apply electric shocks to hearts that have ceased to function. Personally, I find a January credit card statement more than adequate for the job." ireland • irish • humor • humour • funny
THE CARDIAC ARREST SURVIVAL ACT: PART ONE The complete text of the Cardiac Arrest Survival Bill of 1999. cardiac • arrest • survival • act • first
THE CARDIAC ARREST SURVIVAL ACT: PART TWO Part two of the Cardiac Arrest Survival Act, as well as this week's Good Samaritan Law from the state of Georgia. cardiac • arrest • survival • act • emergency
Heart Attack, Myocardial Infarction No matter what names you use, heart attack, myocardial infarction or cardiac arrest, these are medical emergencies. heart attack • myocardial infarction • sudden cardiac arrest • cpr • aeds
Here's to your Heart! Cardiac health and the Mediterranean diet The Mediterranean diet tastes good AND keeps us healthy! Many experts are now recommending the Mediterranean way of eating, even over traditional low-fat, low-cholesterol diets. mediterranean • diet • health • cardiac • heart
New Rules Issued from CMS CMS has succumbed to pressure from drug companies and the public about the coverage of erythropoiesis-stimulating drugs for chemotherapy patients and those with MDS. hemoglobin • cms • medicare • anemia • chemotherapy
Recovery After Heart Surgery Learn what to expect when recovering from heart surgery and which symptoms should be cause for concern. recovery heart surgery • recovery coronary surgery • recovery cardiac surgery • healing cardiac surgery • healing heart surgery
Reducing Our Risk of Heart Disease It has long been a myth that estrogens protect women from heart disease, but heart disease is in fact the number one cause of death among American women. As we discussed in the previous articles, thyroid disease increases our risk of developing heart disease. thyroid • women • heart disease • cardiac risk • risk
Thescelosaurus: The Dinosaur with a Heart? Paleontologists made the news earlier this year with reports of a possible fossilized heart in a Thescelosaurus. thescelosaurus • ornithischian • dinosaur • cardiac • heart
Thyroid Disease Cardiac changes occur in both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. A new study shows that mild subclinical hypothyroidism doubles the risk of congestive heart failure. hyperthyroidism • hypothyroidism • autoimmune • thyroid disease • thyrotoxicosis
Thyroid Hormone and Cardiovascular Disease - Hypothyroidism Too little thyroid hormone can significantly increase your risk of heart disease. heart disease • hypothyroidism • cholesterol • triglyceride • atherosclerosis
Thyroid Hormone and Heart Disease - Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone) was first identified as a problem with the heart and the vascular system. hyperthyroidism • heart disease • cardiovascular • palpitations • cardiac arrythmias
Turmeric Spice Benefits the Heart Turmeric has long been known by Chinese and Indian healers for its curative properties. Canadian researchers have shown how it can prevent or reverse cardiac problems. turmeric spice benefits the heart • asian spice’s heart health benefits proved • healing properties of turmeric • peter munk cardiac centre curcumin study • curcumin prevents and reverses murine cardiac hype
Acute Coronary Syndrome What goes on during chest pain that may be a heart attack? acute coronary syndrome • chest pain • heart attack • angina • myocardial infarction
How You Can Fight Heart Disease A new diagnosis of heart disease can make patients feel depressed and helpless. But there is much that people can do immediately to take back control of their health. cardiac risk factors • heart lifestyle • cardiac rehabilitation • heart disease treatment • heart disease risk factors
Lack of CPR Education Risks Lives The American Heart Association advocates a collective effort to educate the public about CPR, to increase survival of cardiac arrest. cpr • cardiac arrest survival • cardiac arrest • american heart association • heart disease treatment
Adrenoceptors A summary of the role of adrenoceptors in the cardiovascular system. heart • bronchodilation • vasodilation • epinephrine • cardiovascular system
Chest Pain Am I having a heart attack? What are the signs and symptoms? Why does a heart attack happen and what should you do if you think you are having a heart attack? heart attack • chest pain • electrocardiogram • heart muscle dies • coronary artery disease
Frozen Shoulder Limited range of motion and pain in the shoulder could develop into a state known as frozen shoulder. The medical term for this condition is adhesive capsulitis. frozen • shoulder • diabetes • thyroid • parkinson's
Hands-Only CPR Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation takes on a new look as a hands-only approach is introduced in sudden cardiac arrest for adults. hands-only cpr • cardio-pulmonary resuscitation • rescue breathing • sudden cardiac arrest • american heart association
Heart Failure (Part 1) Heart failure: causes, effects, symptoms. heart failure • fatigue • cardiac • congestive • breath
Heart Murmurs and Valvular Disease Heart murmurs are often a sign of diseased heart valves or other cardiac disease. What does a physician hear when evaluating murmurs? heart murmurs • valvular disease • aortic stenosis • aortic regurgitation • mitral stenosis
Hypothyroidism and Atherosclerosis Along with smoking, hypertension, and elevated cholesterol, hypothyroidism is a significant risk factor for atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries. hypothyroidism • cardiac risk thyroid • heart problems hypothyroidism • atherosclerosis • atherosclerosis hypothyroidism
Skeletal and Other Muscle Types Our skeletal muscles respond to voluntary control, but we have numerous other muscles in our bodies which we can't control and this is definitely a good thing. types of muscle in the body • skeletal muscle • smooth muscle • cardiac muscle • vascular smooth muscle
The Heart The following article provides more information about the basic anatomy and physiology of the heart. the heart • cardiovascular anatomy • chambers of the heart • valves of the heart • main vessels of the heart
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome Wolff-Parkinson White syndrome is an uncommon heart rhythm abnormality. What makes this condition unique? wolff-parkinson-white syndrome • wpw syndrome • arrhythmia • accessory pathway • cardiac electrophysiology
Turning off Your Pacemaker Some physicians have ethical concerns about deactivating a pacemaker before its wearer has died. In certain situations, however, that's the appropriate thing to do. pacemaker deactivation • pacer deactivation • turning off pacemaker • cardiac pacemaker • terminal illness and pacemaker
Cath Lab Psychosocial Goals What transpires upon first contact with the Cath Lab patient has a direct effect on their discharge disposition and rate of post-procedure complications. cardiac cath lab • cath lab patients • cath lab admission • cath lab discharge • cath lab post-procedure complications
Alternative Therapies on the Horizon Alternative therapies are being proven to benefit the health and wellness of an individual when used in consortium with modern medicine according to the Prince of Wales, Harvard, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). harvard • prince charles • national institute of health • nih • alternative medicine
Anxiety, Depression, Inflammation and Disease "Stress can kill you" is no longer just an expression; it's a scientific fact. depression treatments • inflammation and depression • inflammation and disease • anxiety and inflammation • burn out and inflammation
Caring for the human heart The human heart is about the size of a fist and weighs between 200 to 425 grams. It sits between the lungs and the middle of the chest, a little left of the breastbone. angina • arteries • blood • cholesterol • clot
Causes of Chest Pain Chest pain is typically associated with a heart attack, but that's not the only cause. What else produces chest pain? chest pain • cardiac chest pain • pulmonary chest pain • gastrointestinal chest pain • musculoskeletal chest pain
Columbus As an Old Man Columbus spent his last days poor and embittered. And recent evidence has revealed that Columbus did not die from gout as was always thought but from heart failure. christopher columbus as an old man • poverty and illness in later years of columbus' li • death through cardiac failure rather than colic • valladolid • spain
Coronary Artery Revascularization For some patients who suffer from unstable angina or myocardial infarction, balloon angioplasty with stenting and bypass grafts are necessary life-saving treatments. heart attack • coronary angiography • balloon angioplasty • coronary artery stent • coronary artery bypass graft
Flying with a Pacemaker Follow your doctor's advice about flying and about going through security with a cardiac pacemaker. You can request a discreet physical search. flying with a pacemaker • security at airports • medical implants • pacemaker id • pacemaker and metal detector
Heart Failure (Part 2) The second part of last week's article, dealing this time with the causes and treatment of heart failure. heart failure • fatigue • cardiac • congestive • breath
Hypothermia: What you need to know As the cold weather approaches, it is important to know the warning signs of hypothermia and precautions to take to prevent it. warning signs of hypothermia • hypothermia • mary m alward • mary alward • cold
Introduction to smooth muscle Of the three types of muscle tissue smooth muscle is more primitive …………… amoeboid • ciliary • flagellar • muscular movements • white blood corpuscles
Larry King- 50 Years on the Air Talk show host Larry King, with his trademark suspenders, celebrates 50 years in broadcasting. His CNN show "Larry King Live" is shown in over 200 countries worldwide. larry king • larry king live • larry king live show • larry king on cnn • cnn's larry king
Legal Issues With Death and Dying Death is an inevitable part of life and a concern particularly for the older population. What are legal issues to consider in advance as you plan for the end of life? death • end of life • advance directive • do not resuscitate • palliative care
LONG SLOW DISTANCE: Slow, but not too slow Run long, run slow, that is to say, long slow distance (LSD) is often seen by serious runners as one of the cornerstones of their training. So why is this? Is it really so important? Which type of runner is it for? How many times a week or in a month should you do a slow long distance run? What race distances does it help towards training for? How far should you run in relation to the distance of the race you want to peak for? Read on please. long slow distance • lsd • aerobic resistance • preparatory foundational stage • blood circulation system
Lymph hearts Do you know that there are special types of hearts in some animals that pump lymph? These are on the backside of the animals like frogs and toads… lymph hearts • cardiac muscle • octopus • apple snail • lymphatic system
Muscle quiz - II See answers of earlier quiz on muscles and take one more. muscle quiz • answers to quiz • answer key • mcqs • topic muscles
Muscle Quiz – I Take a quiz. See answers in next article or I will email them on request. quiz • multiple choice questions • answers • amoeboid movement • muscular movement |
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