Articles, tagged with "heart valves", page 4
03rd December 2009
The INR range for every condition except heart valves is 2.0 to 3.0. A bileaflet aortic valve is 2.0 to 3.0 except that it is easier to lump these together with other valves and just say 2.5 to 3.5 for all mechanical valves. On-X may be an exception but t...
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Author:
Dan
22nd October 2009
Technically, biofilms are a conglomeration of bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa, debris, or corrosion products embedded in a self-produced and secreted matrix of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS). The EPS can be composed of polysaccharides, proteins...
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Author:
Fabio Pacheco
20th October 2009
Producing a medical device should be given ample attention. This is done in order to assure the well-being of the consumer. Equipment irregularities may not just pose hazards on the life of the patient. Even medical practitioners are not exempted from unh...
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Author:
Agustin Steele
15th October 2009
Most of the weight loss supplements have chemical drugs and may not be suitable for all. The prolonged intake of such chemicals may be much harmful for human body. Even heart valves may be damaged by some drugs if used for a long time. Ever...
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Author:
Guy Mackenzie
02nd October 2009
Skin components are collagen, elastic and hyaluronic acid. Skin care treatments using collagen have existed for many years and the products offered are continuously improving. HA (Hyaluronic Acid) is a natural substance that is plentiful in our bodies whe...
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Author:
Rajni
21st September 2009
AVR - Aortic Valve Replacement treatment in India
Aortic Valve Stenosis
Aortic stenosis may not produce immediate symptoms or signs. The first sign is usually an abnormal heart sound, or heart murmur, which may develop months or even decades befor...
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Author:
WeCareIndia
21st 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 ...
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Author:
WeCareIndia
21st September 2009
Aneurysm Repair Surgery in India
An aneurysm can be characterized by its location, shape, and cause. A thoracic aortic aneurysm is located in the chest area. The thoracic aorta can be divided into segments: ascending aorta, aortic arch, and descendin...
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Author:
WeCareIndia
18th September 2009
Cardiac MRI treatment in India
Detailed MR images allow physicians to better evaluate parts of the body and certain diseases that may not be assessed adequately with other imaging methods such as x-ray, ultrasound or computed tomography (also called ...
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Author:
WeCareIndia
18th September 2009
Cardiac Catheterization treatment in India
Cardiac catheterization is done to see if you have a heart problem, or as a part of a procedure to correct a heart problem your doctor already knows about. Cardiac catheterization is also used as part of som...
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Author:
WeCareIndia
18th September 2009
Heart Valve Disease treatment in India
Heart valve disease is also called as Valvular Heart Disease.The heart has two halves, a left and right each with 2chambers the atrium and the ventricle. Between the chambers are the heart valves which ensure th...
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Author:
WeCareIndia
04th August 2009
More and more evidence surfaces each year linking periodontal disease and other systemic diseases that are not in the mouth. In the presence of periodontal disease, the risk is much higher in contracting one or more of the other diseases. There are two ty...
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Author:
P., Piero D.D.S.
01st August 2009
Were you aware that some dogs actually smile? It's true! Chesapeake Bay retrievers are known for their "Chessy smile," an inherited trait that usually occurs when they are embarrassed or caught off guard. If you are not "prepared" for it, the dog can a...
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Author:
Dr. Jack Stevens, DVM
19th June 2009
The heart is a four chambered, hollow muscle and double acting pump that is located in the chest between the lungs. Heart diseases caused by high blood pressure contributes to hardening of the arteries. High levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) build up in the...
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Author:
John Adison
17th June 2009
Heart failure in dogs occur when any kind of heart disease becomes so severe that a dog's heart is unable to circulate enough blood to meet all the needs of his body tissues. As a result of associated blood-pressure abnormalities, fluid may begin to pool ...
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Author:
JonJG