Chapter 8 - FacultyWeb
... state and concentrations may be the most effective way to lower risk of CVD, cancer, and other serious chronic diseases. ...
... state and concentrations may be the most effective way to lower risk of CVD, cancer, and other serious chronic diseases. ...
Uterine Fibroids and Nutrition — Possible Links
... Four years after giving birth to her son, Janet began to experience abdominal pain and heavier-than-normal bleeding during her monthly periods. Her physician performed a routine pelvic exam and discovered a fibroid tumor the size of a walnut as well as six others of various sizes. As time passed, sh ...
... Four years after giving birth to her son, Janet began to experience abdominal pain and heavier-than-normal bleeding during her monthly periods. Her physician performed a routine pelvic exam and discovered a fibroid tumor the size of a walnut as well as six others of various sizes. As time passed, sh ...
Breakfast: a multidisciplinary approach | SpringerLink
... related with either skipping breakfast, or eating a nutritionally poor quality breakfast. Overall these studies show that parents are a behavioural model vis-à-vis eating habits: as a result, a positive parental attitude represents a valid tool to instil healthy eating habits compared to either cont ...
... related with either skipping breakfast, or eating a nutritionally poor quality breakfast. Overall these studies show that parents are a behavioural model vis-à-vis eating habits: as a result, a positive parental attitude represents a valid tool to instil healthy eating habits compared to either cont ...
Effect of obesity and regional adiposity on the QTc interval
... exercise conditions (50% VO SUBJECTS: Thirty-one healthy women with a mean age of 35 y (27±44 y) were classi®ed as either obese (n 22; percent body fat [%BF] > 30%) or nonobese (NO; n 9; %BF 27%) by hydrostatic weighing. Obese subjects matched for age and %BF were grouped by waist to hip ratio ...
... exercise conditions (50% VO SUBJECTS: Thirty-one healthy women with a mean age of 35 y (27±44 y) were classi®ed as either obese (n 22; percent body fat [%BF] > 30%) or nonobese (NO; n 9; %BF 27%) by hydrostatic weighing. Obese subjects matched for age and %BF were grouped by waist to hip ratio ...
Guidelines for percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
... determine whether any alterations in the previously published guidelines are warranted. Such a review was anticipated and recommended in the originalcommittee report (3). This document presents the summary opinion of the reconvened committee with its newly constituted membership. These recommendatio ...
... determine whether any alterations in the previously published guidelines are warranted. Such a review was anticipated and recommended in the originalcommittee report (3). This document presents the summary opinion of the reconvened committee with its newly constituted membership. These recommendatio ...
Pediatric Cardiomyopathies
... Cardiomyopathy is a chronic disease of the heart muscle (myocardium), in which the muscle is abnormally enlarged, thickened, and/or stiffened. The weakened heart muscle loses the ability to pump blood effectively, resulting in irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias) and possibly even heart failure. Cardi ...
... Cardiomyopathy is a chronic disease of the heart muscle (myocardium), in which the muscle is abnormally enlarged, thickened, and/or stiffened. The weakened heart muscle loses the ability to pump blood effectively, resulting in irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias) and possibly even heart failure. Cardi ...
Coronary Artery Spasm is a Nightmare: a Rare Case of Multi Vessel
... various complications. In the cases of cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest secondly to severe coronary artery spasm, IABP is sufficient to support the patient’s hemodynamics [5], in the other cases of severe cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest secondly to severe coronary artery spasm, IABP is not su ...
... various complications. In the cases of cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest secondly to severe coronary artery spasm, IABP is sufficient to support the patient’s hemodynamics [5], in the other cases of severe cardiogenic shock or cardiac arrest secondly to severe coronary artery spasm, IABP is not su ...
Effect of Endurance Exercise on Autonomic Control of Heart Rate
... is reduced by inputs from the motor cortex.[19] It is also possible that chronic endurance exercise can alter autonomic function and depress baroreflex control by decreasing baroreceptor sensitivity.[20] Smith et al.[20] found that sensitivity of the arterial baroreflex was significantly reduced in ...
... is reduced by inputs from the motor cortex.[19] It is also possible that chronic endurance exercise can alter autonomic function and depress baroreflex control by decreasing baroreceptor sensitivity.[20] Smith et al.[20] found that sensitivity of the arterial baroreflex was significantly reduced in ...
Why Measure Heart Rate? - Polar Education Zone: Basic Heart Rate
... Stroke volume: The amount of blood the heart can pump out in one beat. Cardiac output: The amount of blood that is pumped out of the heart from one ventricle in one minute. VO2Max: The maximum capacity of an individual's body to transport and utilise oxygen during incremental exercise, which reflect ...
... Stroke volume: The amount of blood the heart can pump out in one beat. Cardiac output: The amount of blood that is pumped out of the heart from one ventricle in one minute. VO2Max: The maximum capacity of an individual's body to transport and utilise oxygen during incremental exercise, which reflect ...
Coronary arteries morphometry and their vascular territories
... executed in Pozimed Diagnostic Center Constanta, on a GE LightSpeed VCT64 Slice CT Scanner. To assess the type of vascularization (coronary dominance) we used also dissection on fresh and formalin preserved hearts, injection of contrast substance followed by radiography and plastic injection followe ...
... executed in Pozimed Diagnostic Center Constanta, on a GE LightSpeed VCT64 Slice CT Scanner. To assess the type of vascularization (coronary dominance) we used also dissection on fresh and formalin preserved hearts, injection of contrast substance followed by radiography and plastic injection followe ...
Dietary Fibre - International Life Sciences Institute
... The International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) is a nonprofit, worldwide foundation established in 1978 to advance the understanding of scientific issues relating to nutrition, food safety, toxicology, risk assessment, and the environment. By bringing together scientists from academia, government, ...
... The International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) is a nonprofit, worldwide foundation established in 1978 to advance the understanding of scientific issues relating to nutrition, food safety, toxicology, risk assessment, and the environment. By bringing together scientists from academia, government, ...
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Disease
... the 30-60 year age group (3) (1) Caples SM et al, Obstructive sleep apnea Ann Intern Med 2005;142:187-197. (2) Lattimore JD et al, Obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease J Am Coll Cardiol 2003;41:14291437. (3) Young T et al, The occurrence of sleep-disordered breathing among middle-aged ...
... the 30-60 year age group (3) (1) Caples SM et al, Obstructive sleep apnea Ann Intern Med 2005;142:187-197. (2) Lattimore JD et al, Obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease J Am Coll Cardiol 2003;41:14291437. (3) Young T et al, The occurrence of sleep-disordered breathing among middle-aged ...
Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Heart Failure Quick
... doses of an ACEI, prescribe beta-blockers that have been shown to improve outcome in heart failure (e.g. bisoprolol, carvedilol, extendedrelease metoprolol or nebivolol). Titrate to the highest recommended dose tolerated. • Prescribe diuretics, digoxin and nitrates for people already using ACEIs an ...
... doses of an ACEI, prescribe beta-blockers that have been shown to improve outcome in heart failure (e.g. bisoprolol, carvedilol, extendedrelease metoprolol or nebivolol). Titrate to the highest recommended dose tolerated. • Prescribe diuretics, digoxin and nitrates for people already using ACEIs an ...
A UML-based Automated Environment for
... Risk assessment can be performed at various phases throughout the development process. Architecture models, abstract design and implementation details describe systems using compositions of components and connectors. A component can be as simple as an object, a class, or a procedure, and as elaborat ...
... Risk assessment can be performed at various phases throughout the development process. Architecture models, abstract design and implementation details describe systems using compositions of components and connectors. A component can be as simple as an object, a class, or a procedure, and as elaborat ...
Computer Assisted Coronary CT Angiography Analysis Disease-Centered Software Development
... other substances found in the blood. As the buildup grows, most individuals with coronary artery disease show no evidence of disease for decades before the stenosis caused by plaques severely reduces the blood flow through the arteries and the first onset of symptoms finally arises. A common symptom ...
... other substances found in the blood. As the buildup grows, most individuals with coronary artery disease show no evidence of disease for decades before the stenosis caused by plaques severely reduces the blood flow through the arteries and the first onset of symptoms finally arises. A common symptom ...
Part 9: Chronic disease and nutrition for older people
... to have experienced some decline in optimal health or functioning. In recognition that the older population is more likely to experience some loss of health and independence, a part on ‘Frailty in Older People’ has been included. This part may be more relevant to older people requiring regular suppo ...
... to have experienced some decline in optimal health or functioning. In recognition that the older population is more likely to experience some loss of health and independence, a part on ‘Frailty in Older People’ has been included. This part may be more relevant to older people requiring regular suppo ...
AHA Scientific Statement
... and that only a small proportion of those participating in organized sports are in fact at risk because of unsuspected cardiovascular disease. Indeed, each of the conditions known to be responsible for sudden death in young athletes occurs infrequently in the general population, ranging from the rel ...
... and that only a small proportion of those participating in organized sports are in fact at risk because of unsuspected cardiovascular disease. Indeed, each of the conditions known to be responsible for sudden death in young athletes occurs infrequently in the general population, ranging from the rel ...
Preservation of Coronary Sinus Flow After Complete Ligation of All
... Introduction: The contribution of the collateral network to myocardial oxygenation under normal circumstances is not clear. However, it is possible that in diseased myocardium this network may be activated and contributes significantly to cardiac blood supply. The purpose of this study was to examin ...
... Introduction: The contribution of the collateral network to myocardial oxygenation under normal circumstances is not clear. However, it is possible that in diseased myocardium this network may be activated and contributes significantly to cardiac blood supply. The purpose of this study was to examin ...
Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Older
... to have experienced some decline in optimal health or functioning. In recognition that the older population is more likely to experience some loss of health and independence, a part on ‘Frailty in Older People’ has been included. This part may be more relevant to older people requiring regular suppo ...
... to have experienced some decline in optimal health or functioning. In recognition that the older population is more likely to experience some loss of health and independence, a part on ‘Frailty in Older People’ has been included. This part may be more relevant to older people requiring regular suppo ...
AHA Scientific Statement - The Institute for Collegiate Sports Medicine
... and that only a small proportion of those participating in organized sports are in fact at risk because of unsuspected cardiovascular disease. Indeed, each of the conditions known to be responsible for sudden death in young athletes occurs infrequently in the general population, ranging from the rel ...
... and that only a small proportion of those participating in organized sports are in fact at risk because of unsuspected cardiovascular disease. Indeed, each of the conditions known to be responsible for sudden death in young athletes occurs infrequently in the general population, ranging from the rel ...
Research MSc2
... The concept of sport and competitive participation is an integrated component of society and great emphasis and accolade is given to sporting sensations and spectacular achievements. The young competitor is not exempt and often the pinnacle of sporting and athletic achievement is being won at an eve ...
... The concept of sport and competitive participation is an integrated component of society and great emphasis and accolade is given to sporting sensations and spectacular achievements. The young competitor is not exempt and often the pinnacle of sporting and athletic achievement is being won at an eve ...
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... The relationship between coffee, caffeine and cardiovascular health markers has been explored, with emphasis on cardiac arrhythmia, heart rate, serum cholesterol and blood pressure. In his review, Nawrot et al. (2003) concluded that moderate caffeine consumption (400 mg or less, or four or fewer cup ...
... The relationship between coffee, caffeine and cardiovascular health markers has been explored, with emphasis on cardiac arrhythmia, heart rate, serum cholesterol and blood pressure. In his review, Nawrot et al. (2003) concluded that moderate caffeine consumption (400 mg or less, or four or fewer cup ...
Chemical contaminants
... dietary habits of the Danish population, • to ascertain whether our foods are subject to any long-term changes in terms of contents of desirable and undesirable substances and/or microorganisms, • to assess the health significance of any such changes in relation to major changes of dietary habits, • ...
... dietary habits of the Danish population, • to ascertain whether our foods are subject to any long-term changes in terms of contents of desirable and undesirable substances and/or microorganisms, • to assess the health significance of any such changes in relation to major changes of dietary habits, • ...
DOI: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.107.181423 published online Mar
... and that only a small proportion of those participating in organized sports are in fact at risk because of unsuspected cardiovascular disease. Indeed, each of the conditions known to be responsible for sudden death in young athletes occurs infrequently in the general population, ranging from the rel ...
... and that only a small proportion of those participating in organized sports are in fact at risk because of unsuspected cardiovascular disease. Indeed, each of the conditions known to be responsible for sudden death in young athletes occurs infrequently in the general population, ranging from the rel ...