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22nd September 2009
For us, the human cardiovascular system looks as follows: Oxygenated blood is pumped from the left ventricle of the heart into the aorta. Conclusion The cardiovascular system of animals consists of the heart and blood vessels. The blood that is returned... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
PDA Surgery in India
Q. What Is Patent Ductus Arteriosus ?
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a heart problem that occurs soon after birth in some babies. In PDA, there is an abnormal circulation of blood between two of the major arteries near ... Read >
Author: WeCareIndia21st September 2009
VSD Treatment in India
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a persistent, abnormal opening between two major blood vessels leading from the heart. Fortunately, this heart defect present at birth (congenital) often closes on its own or is readily treatab... Read >
Author: WeCareIndia21st September 2009
Carotid Endarterectomy Treatment in India
Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery angioplasty with stenting (CAS) are procedures performed to treat carotid artery disease in certain circumstances. Carotid artery disease, also called carotid art... Read >
Author: WeCareIndia21st September 2009
PDA Closure Device Treatment in India
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a Congenital defect in which the temporary blood vessel connecting the left pulmonary artery to the aorta in the fetal heart fails to close after birth. In the fetal heart, blood... Read >
Author: WeCareIndia18th August 2009
Ultrasounds are sound waves generated by machines that enter the body and reflect back to produce an image of the internal organs on the screen. Unlike in the case of X-rays or CT scans there is no danger of the person being exposed to ionizing radiations... Read >
Author: Azeem02nd August 2009
Not all chest pain is alike. It may be mild and attributed to noncardiac problems, including heartburn or stress. Or it may be much more severe and life threatening, such as when it is due to an aortic dissection (tear in the large artery near the heart).... Read >
Author: wbdoyle11th July 2009
Today, many of these home remedies or natural remedies are being proven to be sound and effective…not to mention safe and without side effects. I remember my great grandmother grew garlic on a fence row when I was just a little kid. Garlic, as you know,... Read >
Author: John Adison22nd June 2009
There are many types of aneurysms, but the most common occur in the brain or in the aorta which is the main artery that carries blood throughout the body from the heart. An aneurysm is the widening of a blood vessel which is similar to a blister but it oc... Read >
Author: Vital Ethics05th June 2009
Pregnant mothers often quickly find out that getting a good night’s rest is easier said than done. Finding a comfortable position to sleep becomes more difficult as the baby grows and develops during pregnancy, causing many changes in the expectant mot... Read >
Author: Andre Savoie, 01st June 2009
High blood pressure can be managed by dietary intake and lifestyle. If we can control high blood pressure, chances are that we will lessen the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney problems, and other complications related to the excretory and the cardiova... Read >
Author: Alvin Hopkinson14th May 2009
Cardio Pulse Wave (CPW) uses the BPro device and A-PULSE CASP software. This is the state-of-the-art equipment, technology and software. Now learn what the measurements mean. This is somewhat technical so bear with me.
A-PULSE CASP is a revolutionary p... Read >
Author: Eric Glenn12th May 2009
Did you know that women rarely have the same dramatic symptoms that men have when experiencing heart attack (Myocardial Infarction)? You know, the sudden stabbing pain in the chest, the cold sweat, grabbing the chest and dropping to the floor that we see... Read >
Author: Vida Curnutt16th April 2009
What is back pain?
Back pain is very common and most people suffer from it at some time, however, most back problems heal naturally. The spinal cord which carries nerves from the brain the rest of the body travels in a canal through the ‘vertebrae’... Read >
Author: Sajid Latif01st April 2009
In order to have a better understanding of what is high blood pressure, and how we can take appropriate actions to lower our high blood pressure, it is a must that we should first understand the properties of a normal blood pressure. To have a thorough kn... Read >
Author: Alvin Hopkinson04th March 2009
High blood strain is a stern provision that affects one in four adults. High blood made is dodgy because it makes the center work harder to pump blood to the body. It is the coerce of blood against the stockade of arteries. It makes the intellect work har... Read >
Author: Jeremiah Slivka 04th March 2009
High blood made is an intense proviso that affects one in four adults. High blood weighted is hazardous because it makes the core work harder to pump blood to the body. It is the intensity of blood against the parapet of arteries. It makes the kindness wo... Read >
Author: Jeremiah Slivka 03rd March 2009
Endowment policies are the safest bet when you want to cover your entire family and are a middle class salaried person. Endowment policies are the safest in the sense that the sum assured and the benefits one gets from these polices are pure ones. Various... Read >
Author: Heena Vasnani28th February 2009
Many women suffer with pregnancy back pain at night. This type of night back pain in pregnancy is called nocturnal back pain. You may have it on its own, or concurrently with low back or sacroiliac pain.
There are a couple of different theories as to... Read >
Author: Orit Cox09th January 2009
Smoking and stroke probability is quite high when you actually see the facts and the figures that research and studies have shown us. A person who smokes may have a higher risk of stroke as well as other diseases and conditions compared to others.
Smok... Read >
Author: Brian Welsch17th December 2008
There are two kidney arteries—one delivers blood to the right kidney, the other to the left kidney. These arteries divide into a lot of smaller arteries.
When renal arteries become partly or totally blocked kidney failure and/or high blood pressure c... Read >
Author: Mc Raflesia17th October 2008
Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder that affects connective tissue the fibers that provide the framework and support for your body. Connective tissue is not a single entity, but a catch-all term for everything in your body that keeps you from falling... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen17th October 2008
Mesenteric artery ischemia also known as, mesenteric ischemia, acute mesenteric ischemia or chronic mesenteric ischemia. Mesenteric artery ischemia is a narrowing or impediment of one or more of the three mesenteric arteries, which are the main arteries s... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen06th October 2008
One of the most frequent health complaints, Dorsalgia or back pain can be caused due to many conditions including aorta disorders, spine inflammation, malignancy, chest tumours, saddle trauma, dermatological problems, osseous pain, rheumatological disease... Read >
Author: Igor Stiler24th September 2008
Leiomyosarcoma [LMS] is a rare cancer. Leiomyosarcoma is a type of sarcoma which is a neoplasm of smooth muscle. It makes up 7% of soft tissue sarcomas. Smooth muscle cells make up the impulsive muscles, which are found in most parts of the body: in uteru... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen17th July 2008
An ultrasound test is a radiology technique, which uses high- frequency sound waves to produce images of the organs and structures of the body. The sound waves are sent through body tissues with a device called a transducer. The transducer is placed direc... Read >
Author: Rahul Rungta07th July 2008
An ultrasound test is a radiology technique, which uses high- frequency sound waves to produce images of the organs and structures of the body. The sound waves are sent through body tissues with a device called a transducer. The transducer is placed direc... Read >
Author: Rahul Rungta07th July 2008
An ultrasound test is a radiology technique, which uses high- frequency sound waves to produce images of the organs and structures of the body. The sound waves are sent through body tissues with a device called a transducer. The transducer is placed direc... Read >
Author: Rahul Rungta07th July 2008
Acid Reflux - Hiatal Hernia
The Hiatal Hernia - Acid Reflux has been called the "great mimic", because it mimics many disorders. A person with this condition can get such severe pains in their chest that they think they are having a heart attack. They ... Read >
Author: ebet sanders08th May 2008
An aneurysm (or aneurism) is a localized, blood-filled dilation (balloon-like bulge) of a blood vessel caused by disease or weakening of the vessel wall. Aneurysms most commonly occur in arteries at the base of the brain (the circle of Willis) and in the ... Read >
Author: peterhutch25th April 2008
The causes of high blood pressure are still unknown to many medical researchers, although risk factors have been discovered. Only a small percent of hypertension cases have a clear cause. High blood pressure that is diagnosed with a clear cause of how the... Read >
Author: Alvin Hopkinson22nd January 2008
Traumatic aortic rupture also called traumatic aortic disruption and transection. Traumatic aortic rupture (TAR) is a life-threatening injury. The injury is usually caused by high speed impacts such as those that occur in vehicle collisions and serious fa... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen01st October 2007
Stenosis by all means narrowing. Normally, oxygen rich blood is pumped from the left ventricle, through the aortic valve and into the aorta. Significant aortic stenosis is relatively uncommon affecting about 6 of every 1000 babies born and occurs more oft... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen01st October 2007
Aortic valve regurgitation or aortic regurgitation is a condition that occurs when your heart's aortic valve doesn't close tightly. From the aorta, oxygen-rich blood flows into the branching arteries and through the body to feed the cells. The body doesn'... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen01st October 2007
An aneurysm (AN'u-rizm) is a bulge in a blood vessel, much like a bulge on an over-inflated inner tube. Abdominal aortic aneurysms are caused by a progressive weakening of the aortic wall that causes a dilation, or "ballooning" of the vessel. The new chan... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd September 2007
Syphilis is a transmitted disease caused by a spirochaete bacterium, Treponema pallidum. Syphilis has a myriad of presentations and can mimic many other infections and immune-mediated processes in advanced stages. Syphilis is passed from person to person ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen29th August 2007
This is a type of heart surgery. It's sometimes called CABG ("cabbage"). The surgery reroutes, or "bypasses," blood around clogged arteries to improve blood flow and oxygen to the heart.
The arteries that bring blood to the heart muscle (coronary arter... Read >
Author: Li Ming Wong29th August 2007
Myocardial infarction (MI) means that part of the heart muscle suddenly loses its blood supply. Without immediate treatment, this can lead to damage to the affected part of the heart. An MI is often called a heart attack or a coronary thrombosis.
The ... Read >
Author: Li Ming Wong29th August 2007
Marfan syndrome is a rare disorder that causes the connective tissue in the body to be weaker than it should be. Connective tissue is the material which holds together many structures in the body, such as tendons, ligaments, cartilage, blood vessels, hear... Read >
Author: Li Ming Wong05th June 2007
Any form of insurance can be seen as a risk.
You pay a monthly or annual premium to an insurance company for a set amount of cover, effectively passing the risk to the insurance company. As long as you pay the premiums you'll continue to be covered, fo... Read >
Author: Ray Prince01st March 2007
Recent estimates have indicated that one in three adults in the USA has high blood pressure and that a third of these people are unaware of their condition. Your blood pressure is quite simply the force of the blood on the artery walls when the heart... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team28th February 2007
Recent estimates have indicated that one in three adults in the USA has high blood pressure and that a third of these people are unaware of their condition. Your blood pressure is quite simply the force of the blood on the artery walls when the heart... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team04th January 2007
Hypertension can lead to a number of complications including stroke, heart failure, kidney failure, and heart attack. Therefore, it is important that we understand how it is developed and how to treat it.
5 percent of the hypertensive patients may be c... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock09th November 2006
When you look causes of blood pressure, you should know that in 90 to 95 percent of cases, the causes of blood pressure are unknown. That’s why blood pressure is known as the “silent killer”. Another way high blood pressure is called when we don’t... Read >
Author: Victor C.17th October 2006
Understanding High Blood Pressure
Comprehending the Numbers
When your doctor says, "Your blood pressure is 135 over 85," for example, what do the numbers really mean?
The first number is the systolic blood pressure (SBP) -- the amount of pressu... Read >
Author: Annabel Cruz02nd October 2006
Abdominal pain is one of the common ill health that is found. But it should not be neglected as it may be dangerous to us in the future. This abdominal pain may be for a while or it may last long for some hours or days also.
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Author: dr jack11th May 2006
For us, the human cardiovascular system looks as follows: Oxygenated blood is pumped from the left ventricle of the heart into the aorta. Conclusion The cardiovascular system of animals consists of the heart and blood vessels. The blood that is returned... Read >
Author: Valipat m.16th January 2006
In recent years sales of critical illness insurance have flagged. The primary cause is the huge 70% increase in premiums experienced during recent years. For many, critical illness insurance has simply priced itself out of the market.
It's not that cr... Read >
Author: michael challiner
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