Cardiac Emergencies
... ◦ Fatty substance made by the body and found in certain foods ◦ Too much can cause fatty deposits on artery wall restricting blood flow ...
... ◦ Fatty substance made by the body and found in certain foods ◦ Too much can cause fatty deposits on artery wall restricting blood flow ...
PBS Lesson 4.1 Review
... class of drugs used to lower cholesterol levels by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which plays a central role in the production of cholesterol in the liver, which produces about 70 percent of total cholesterol in the body. ...
... class of drugs used to lower cholesterol levels by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which plays a central role in the production of cholesterol in the liver, which produces about 70 percent of total cholesterol in the body. ...
Slide 1
... • Hypertension (High blood pressure ) occurs when blood pressure is extremely high. Caused by narrow arteries. Can cause damage to body organs, heart failure, stroke (broken blood vessel). ...
... • Hypertension (High blood pressure ) occurs when blood pressure is extremely high. Caused by narrow arteries. Can cause damage to body organs, heart failure, stroke (broken blood vessel). ...
Cardiovascular System
... Arteries of the systemic circuit (also known as the systemic circulatory circuit) carry oxygenated blood from your heart to provide oxygen and nutrients dissolved in the blood to every cell in your body. When blood leaves the left ventricle it first enters the aorta, the largest artery in the human ...
... Arteries of the systemic circuit (also known as the systemic circulatory circuit) carry oxygenated blood from your heart to provide oxygen and nutrients dissolved in the blood to every cell in your body. When blood leaves the left ventricle it first enters the aorta, the largest artery in the human ...
Circulatory System Process Grid teacher version
... and clog arteries. It’s important to eat a variety of healthy foods and avoid foods high in unhealthy fats, such as saturated fats and trans fats (reading the labels on foods can help you figure out if your favorite snacks contain these unhealthy ...
... and clog arteries. It’s important to eat a variety of healthy foods and avoid foods high in unhealthy fats, such as saturated fats and trans fats (reading the labels on foods can help you figure out if your favorite snacks contain these unhealthy ...
Cardiology Notes
... Sodium Nitroprusside has an immediate onset of action and short half-life. It acts by causing relaxation of vascular smooth muscle, resulting in vasodilation and inotropy. The dose is 0.25-10 mcg/kg/min IV. IV hydralazine, beta blockers and calcium channel blockers can also be used. Methyldopa is th ...
... Sodium Nitroprusside has an immediate onset of action and short half-life. It acts by causing relaxation of vascular smooth muscle, resulting in vasodilation and inotropy. The dose is 0.25-10 mcg/kg/min IV. IV hydralazine, beta blockers and calcium channel blockers can also be used. Methyldopa is th ...
Congestive Heart Failure
... killer of Americans since _____________. • Accounts for 1 of every 2.8 deaths • Cardiovascular disease (CVD) claimed 931,108 lives in the US during 2001. – 2,551 per day – Almost _______________ people per minute! ...
... killer of Americans since _____________. • Accounts for 1 of every 2.8 deaths • Cardiovascular disease (CVD) claimed 931,108 lives in the US during 2001. – 2,551 per day – Almost _______________ people per minute! ...
Acc_Bio_Circulation_Notes_wiki
... in a warm environment blood vessels dilate, allowing more heat to leave the body in a cold environment blood vessels constrict, preventing heat from escaping from the body ...
... in a warm environment blood vessels dilate, allowing more heat to leave the body in a cold environment blood vessels constrict, preventing heat from escaping from the body ...
Glossary of NICU Terms - UMass Memorial Health Care
... Glossary of NICU Terms Apnea: A pause of over 20 seconds in an infant's breathing pattern. Bilirubin: A byproduct of the breakdown of red blood cells. Blood gas: A blood test for determining the ...
... Glossary of NICU Terms Apnea: A pause of over 20 seconds in an infant's breathing pattern. Bilirubin: A byproduct of the breakdown of red blood cells. Blood gas: A blood test for determining the ...
Use of ECG for Screening for Coronary Heart Disease in
... Screening with ECG in the follow-up of asymptomatic hypertensive patients A few systematic reviews reported that the sensitivity of resting ECG abnormalities for detecting coronary heart disease events in asymptomatic individuals is low.11-13 A systematic review by Pewsner D et al included studies d ...
... Screening with ECG in the follow-up of asymptomatic hypertensive patients A few systematic reviews reported that the sensitivity of resting ECG abnormalities for detecting coronary heart disease events in asymptomatic individuals is low.11-13 A systematic review by Pewsner D et al included studies d ...
Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation
... exchange between the blood and surrounding interstitial fluid. Capillaries are the smallest vessels, consisting only of a layer of endothelium through which substances are exchanged with tissue cells. Areas with a great deal of metabolic activity (leg muscles, for example) have higher densities ...
... exchange between the blood and surrounding interstitial fluid. Capillaries are the smallest vessels, consisting only of a layer of endothelium through which substances are exchanged with tissue cells. Areas with a great deal of metabolic activity (leg muscles, for example) have higher densities ...
Sever P, Dahloff B, Poulter N, Wedel H, Beevers G
... overall, atorvastatin reduced the relative risk of the primary endpoint of non-fatal myocardial infarction and fatal CHD events by 36% (HR 0.64, CI 0.50-0.83, P ¼ 0.0005), total cardiovascular events by 21% (HR 0.79, CI 0.69–0.90, P ¼ 0.0005), and stroke by 27% (HR 0.73, CI 0.56–0.96, P ¼ 0.024). Ho ...
... overall, atorvastatin reduced the relative risk of the primary endpoint of non-fatal myocardial infarction and fatal CHD events by 36% (HR 0.64, CI 0.50-0.83, P ¼ 0.0005), total cardiovascular events by 21% (HR 0.79, CI 0.69–0.90, P ¼ 0.0005), and stroke by 27% (HR 0.73, CI 0.56–0.96, P ¼ 0.024). Ho ...
Cardiovascular System
... • Hypertension is high blood pressure. • This disease is often called the “silent killer” because it may not show any symptoms. If left untreated, it can lead to permanent damage to the heart, blood vessels, and kidneys. • Risk factors that contribute to this condition are family history, race, obes ...
... • Hypertension is high blood pressure. • This disease is often called the “silent killer” because it may not show any symptoms. If left untreated, it can lead to permanent damage to the heart, blood vessels, and kidneys. • Risk factors that contribute to this condition are family history, race, obes ...
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... design. Hearts were studied from anirrals with a minimum age of 3 rronths and within the weight range 300-400 g. The relationship between level of wall stress and arrhythmia was U shaped with an optimal pressure of 100 mn Hg. The results showed the same pattern in both groups A and B, although the e ...
... design. Hearts were studied from anirrals with a minimum age of 3 rronths and within the weight range 300-400 g. The relationship between level of wall stress and arrhythmia was U shaped with an optimal pressure of 100 mn Hg. The results showed the same pattern in both groups A and B, although the e ...
Cardiac rehabilitation
... F + Time = 5-10 minutes, 2-3x daily and later 5-20 minutes, 1-2x daily I = RPE < 11 ...
... F + Time = 5-10 minutes, 2-3x daily and later 5-20 minutes, 1-2x daily I = RPE < 11 ...
BME 301 - Rice University
... LDL causes cholesterol to build up inside blood vessels. HDL actually removes cholesterol from the walls of blood vessels and brings it back to the liver to be safely excreted. ...
... LDL causes cholesterol to build up inside blood vessels. HDL actually removes cholesterol from the walls of blood vessels and brings it back to the liver to be safely excreted. ...
Coronary Artery Disease • Age • Sex • Family history • Smoking
... arteries, the condition is called atherosclerosis. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. In 2009, over 616,000 people died of heart disease. More than 2,500 Americans die from heart disease each day, equaling one death every 34 seconds. CAD Risk Factors ...
... arteries, the condition is called atherosclerosis. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. In 2009, over 616,000 people died of heart disease. More than 2,500 Americans die from heart disease each day, equaling one death every 34 seconds. CAD Risk Factors ...
Filled In Circ System
... __Heart attack_______________ – Caused by blockage of coronary artery which cuts off blood flow to the myocardium of the heart. Cells die due to lack of oxygen, glucose. __Anemia_______ – Caused by either a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in RBCs. Less O2 available for cells results in a ...
... __Heart attack_______________ – Caused by blockage of coronary artery which cuts off blood flow to the myocardium of the heart. Cells die due to lack of oxygen, glucose. __Anemia_______ – Caused by either a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in RBCs. Less O2 available for cells results in a ...
End of chapter exercises
... When the ventricles of the heart pump blood into the arteries, the pressure of the blood in the arteries is high. This is called systolic pressure (average 120 mm Hg). When the heart muscle relaxes, the pressure in the arteries is much less. This is called diastolic pressure (average 80 mm Hg). The ...
... When the ventricles of the heart pump blood into the arteries, the pressure of the blood in the arteries is high. This is called systolic pressure (average 120 mm Hg). When the heart muscle relaxes, the pressure in the arteries is much less. This is called diastolic pressure (average 80 mm Hg). The ...
Circulatory System
... through many tubes called arteries and veins, which together are called blood vessels. These blood vessels are attached to the heart. The blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called arteries. The ones that carry blood back to the heart are called veins. The movement of the blood th ...
... through many tubes called arteries and veins, which together are called blood vessels. These blood vessels are attached to the heart. The blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called arteries. The ones that carry blood back to the heart are called veins. The movement of the blood th ...
Heart Questions
... understanding of the structure and function of the heart. 1. A fit 18 year old student participates in a fun run and runs five miles in 35 mins. Sketch a graph to show changes in heart rate prior to, during and for a 10 minute recovery period. (4) 2. Explain the effects of the release of adrenalin o ...
... understanding of the structure and function of the heart. 1. A fit 18 year old student participates in a fun run and runs five miles in 35 mins. Sketch a graph to show changes in heart rate prior to, during and for a 10 minute recovery period. (4) 2. Explain the effects of the release of adrenalin o ...
Cardiovascular Diseases and its dental implications
... – Infective endocarditis (IE) is defined as an infection of the endocardial surface of the heart which may include one or more heart valves. – Its intracardiac effects include severe valvular insufficiency, which may lead to intractable congestive heart failure and myocardial abscesses. – If left u ...
... – Infective endocarditis (IE) is defined as an infection of the endocardial surface of the heart which may include one or more heart valves. – Its intracardiac effects include severe valvular insufficiency, which may lead to intractable congestive heart failure and myocardial abscesses. – If left u ...
Injuries & the Healing Process
... Bodies Reaction: sending specialized cells to the injured site attempting to limit damage and begin healing (blood clotting, contracting muscles, which splints the area to restrict further movement, and reduce blood flow.) Bodies Reaction: pain, swelling, redness, heat, and loss of function. Hey guy ...
... Bodies Reaction: sending specialized cells to the injured site attempting to limit damage and begin healing (blood clotting, contracting muscles, which splints the area to restrict further movement, and reduce blood flow.) Bodies Reaction: pain, swelling, redness, heat, and loss of function. Hey guy ...
Antihypertensive drug
Antihypertensives are a class of drugs that are used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Antihypertensive therapy seeks to prevent the complications of high blood pressure, such as stroke and myocardial infarction. Evidence suggests that reduction of the blood pressure by 5 mmHg can decrease the risk of stroke by 34%, of ischaemic heart disease by 21%, and reduce the likelihood of dementia, heart failure, and mortality from cardiovascular disease. There are many classes of antihypertensives, which lower blood pressure by different means. Among the most important and most widely used drugs are thiazide diuretics, calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARBs), and beta blockers.Which type of medication to use initially for hypertension has been the subject of several large studies and resulting national guidelines. The fundamental goal of treatment should be the prevention of the important endpoints of hypertension, such as heart attack, stroke and heart failure. Patient age, associated clinical conditions and end-organ damage also play a part in determining dosage and type of medication administered. The several classes of antihypertensives differ in side effect profiles, ability to prevent endpoints, and cost. The choice of more expensive agents, where cheaper ones would be equally effective, may have negative impacts on national healthcare budgets. As of 2009, the best available evidence favors the thiazide diuretics as the first-line treatment of choice for high blood pressure when drugs are necessary. Although clinical evidence shows calcium channel blockers and thiazide-type diuretics are preferred first-line treatments for most people (from both efficacy and cost points of view), an ACE inhibitor is recommended by NICE in the UK for those under 55 years old.