Objective: Use cuff manometry to measure arterial blood pressure. Questions: 1. My blood pressure for this lab was 123/78. These numbers are normal‚ compared to the normal rating of 120/80. My pulse pressure was 45 (SP – DP). My mean arterial pressure was 93 (DP + 1/3 (SP – DP). 2. Mean arterial blood pressure is determined by cardiac output and total vascular resistance. The mathematical equation for mean arterial blood pressure is equal to cardiac output x total vascular resistance. The amount
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(Article shared originally written by Charlie Cooper form The Independent http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/news/skipping-your-breakfast-can-increase-the-risk-of-heart-attack-by-almost-30-8726919.html?origin=internalSearch) Skipping breakfast can increase your risk of a heart attack or fatal coronary heart disease by as much as 27 per cent‚ a new study has found. While the benefits of having a regular breakfast for daily energy levels and weight control are well known‚ researchers
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Analysis Paper For the service learning project in this class we participated in a health fair serving the underprivileged population. We completed this project with the ‚ who graciously allowed us to participate in one of their weekly food drive events. At the beginning of the class‚ we were assigned to groups. The project leader from the class was Michael. In my assigned group there were three students: Julie‚ Christina and myself. We chose blood pressure and blood glucose for our topic. Christina
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CAUSES OF FAILING GRADES OF MOST COLLEGE STUDENTS AND HOW DO THEY LEARN FROM THOSE FAILURES Topic Question : What are the reason of failing grades of most college students and how do they learn from their mistakes. College is a big change from high school. Students suddenly find themselves with more freedom and independence but also a lot more work. Those who were once good students may find their grades slipping once in college. There are many reasons why some students
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Phlebotomy Notes Primary duty of phlebotomist – collect blood specimens for laboratory testing Methods of Blood Collection: 1. Arterial puncture 2. Capillary puncture 3. Venipuncture General Blood Collection Equipment & Supplies 1. Blood drawing station 2. Phlebotomy chairs 3. Equipment carriers 4. Glove & glove liners 5. Antiseptics 6. Disinfectants 7. Hand sanitizers 8. Gauze pads/cotton balls 9. Bandages 10. Slides 11. Pen 12. Watch 13. Needle & sharps containers
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is a disease which causes an increase in the thickness of the heart muscle. This disease is caused by a gene mutation. In most cases‚ people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy live a normal lifestyle. Some symptoms become severe and may become limited by shortness of breath and chest pain. A small number of people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy have suddenly died due to their condition. The muscular wall of the main pumping chamber of
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Congestive Heart Failure in Pets and Companion Animals Pets can suffer from both acute and chronic heart disease just like their human companions can. Heart disease can lead to congestive heart failure‚ a weakening of the heart that makes it impossible for it pump enough blood into the rest of the body. A surplus of fluid will then back up into a pet’s lungs and ultimately cause death. Congestive heart failure in dogs and cats has many causes and many symptoms. It can come on quickly in some cases
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Emphysema‚ also referred to as pulmonary emphysema‚ is a degenerative‚ nonreversible disease. It is characterized by an enlargement of the airways beyond the terminal bronchioles. This airway enlargement can be due to a myriad of causes. Emphysema is commonly referred to as COPD; however‚ emphysema is only one type of COPD. Chronic bronchitis is the other. In cases of COPD‚ emphysema and chronic bronchitis typically accompany one another‚ but emphysema can also occur by itself. There are two types
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Yuwadee Boonyoung (34) ID: 5421653439 Section : 809 “Coffee Is Generally Heart-Friendly” But it may be linked to a slight rise in high blood pressure‚ researchers say Coffee drinkers can take heart from a series of studies presented this week at American Heart Association conferences in San Francisco. For example‚ coffee drinkers appear to have a lower risk of hospitalization for abnormal heart rhythms. And there’s no indication that having a few cups
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Heart Defects The human body and DNA is so complicated and has so much to it that small things could make a big difference. Humans are made of so many cells and DNA with different functions and uses but it could all go wrong with one gene. Results of these things happening are known as disorders. From things like Down Syndrome and Heart defects. Heart defects may not seem genetic but could be passed and is a family matter‚ things in a family’s history can show signs. Heart defects also known
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