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Articles related to "Cardiac Muscle"
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
Muscle Fiber Weight Training Gaining muscle size and strength can easily be achieved by employing proven techniques. Understanding how muscles grow will help you make your muscle grow. muscle hypertrophy • cardiac muscle • smooth muscle • muscle tissue • type-i and type-ii muscle fibers
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
Introduction to smooth muscle Of the three types of muscle tissue smooth muscle is more primitive …………… amoeboid • ciliary • flagellar • muscular movements • white blood corpuscles
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 – 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
Congestive Heart Failure There are many causes for congestive heart failure, but the treatment is always aimed at keeping the heart stable. Find out more about living with a weakening heart. congestive heart failure • heart failure • difficulty breathing • leg swelling • weight gain
Dextrous Muscles Read about the muscles which enable us to take a grip, hold on to big and small objects, move, rotate, push, pinch, pierce, pick and pull at the objects. dextrous muscles • digitorum profundus • flexor digitorum superficialis • extensor digitorum • extensor indicis
Pumping Heart This is the first of a series on the heart derived from an assignment on "The Work of the Heart" I had written. heart • physiology • anoxia • acidosis • heterometric
Caffeine Counts We’ve all been told that different coffees contain different amounts of caffeine. coffee • connoisseurs • austinson • blends • varietals
That OTHER form of CHD: Maintaing Cardiovascular Health Until recently, all of the articles I have published have related to CHD- <i>congenital heart disease</i>. Because this column relates to the heart, I thought it might be a good idea to inform my readers with reagrd to that <b>other</b> form of CHD- <i>coronary heart disease</i>, which kills more people in North-America every year than any other type of illness. Are clogged arteries threatening <i>your</i>life? Read on to find out whether you are at risk.
Acute Coronary Syndrome Explained Acute coronary syndrome consists of thorax (chest) pain and additional signs and symptoms that occur when the heart doesn't acquire an adequate amount of blood. acute coronary syndrome • heart disease • thorax (chest) pain • causes of acute coronary syndrome • symptoms and diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome
Benefits and Dangers of Potassium in Your Diet Potassium is an important mineral for your health, but there are dangers associated with over-dosage. Learn the symptoms of too little, too much, and which foods have it. foods high in potassium • benefits of potassium • dangers of potassium • symptoms of low potassium • symptoms of high potassium
EKG - Diagnostic Tool for Heart Disease The electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a simple, noninvasive diagnostic tool to detect and monitor heart problems like heart attack and heart failure ekg • ecg • electrocardiogram • heart disease • heart health
Should Children Take Statins? Long considered the best way to lower LDL cholesterol, statins are now recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for use in children. statins in children • statins coq10 • coenzyme q10 • low coq10 level • cholesterol statins
Valentine's Day - Think Food for Your Heart Valentine's Day is a time for hearts and roses. Nutritionists say it's also a good time to start caring for your heart by eating 10 cardioprotective superfoods. valentine’s day: think food for your heart • 10 superfoods for a healthy and happy heart • top 10 foods for a healthy heart • five tips for heart healthy diets • eating to avoid heart disease
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
Atrial Fibrillation Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition that is more common than people may realize. What should individuals with this condition know with regards to management? atrial fibrillation • a-fib • palpitations • cardioversion • anticoagulation
Dealing with the Side Effects of a Hysterectomy Specific treatments for dealing with some of the major post hysterectomy/post menopausal side effects. premature menopause • after a hysterectomy • hair loss fatigue depression weight gain after a h • side effects of a hysterectomy • hormone replacement therapy
Effects of Atherosclerosis Plaques in the artery walls are a risk factor for heart attacks and other cardiovascular events. What are problems that could stem from atherosclerosis? atherosclerosis • coronary artery disease • stroke • abdominal aortic aneurysm • peripheral vascular disease
Is Cholesterol Bad for Health? Excess cholesterol in the blood is a major risk factor in cardiovascular disease. This is the orthodox stance, however, a minority of experts take a different view. good and bad cholesterol • cholesterol and heart disease • cholesterol and stroke • cholesterol and atherosclerosis • cholesterol and the framingham study
Learning How Muscles Work Muscles are amazing. They make us move and get around. They can be weak or strong, depending on how we use them. Learn more about muscles here. muscular system • how muscles work • homeschooling unit study • muscle experiments • muscle facts
Lyme Disease and Ticks There are difficulties diagnosing Lyme disease because early symptoms are confusing. The causative bacterium, and the tick that transmits it are well known. lyme disease • tick bites • the onset of lyme disease • early symptoms of lyme disease • ixodes scapularis
Yoga Anatomy: Diaphragm The diaphragm is the muscle used most in Pranayama and yogic breathing but is the most overlooked. A yogic perspective on what you can learn from your anatomy. diaphragm • yoga anatomy • yoga practice • yoga breath • pranayama |
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