Peripheral Vascular Disease I. Definition of the disease A. Peripheral Arterial Disease 1. Atherosclerotic: a. Atheroma consisting of a core of cholesterol joined to proteins with a fibrous intravascular covering i. Gradual progression ii. Segmental progression 2. Nonatherosclerotic: a. Inflammatory and thrombotic process of arteries unrelated to atherosclerosis i. Faster progression than atherosclerotic disease II. Etiology/pathogenesis A. Atherosclerotic 1. Risk factors a. Age
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MONITORING AN INTRAVENOUS INFUSION Definition: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Indications: 1. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Assessment Focus 1. ______________________
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risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in African Americans‚ to improve self-efficacy for diet and physical activity‚ and to increase intentions to eat healthier and be physically active. This paper examines the effects of risks associated with being an African American with cardiovascular disease. These changes in behavioral‚ educational and physical activity may reverse the effects of cardiovascular disease. Providing education about the risk factors for cardiovascular disease can offer
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Running head: NUTRITION AND FITNESS PAPER 1 Nutrition and Fitness Paper Paradigms of Health SCI/100 NUTRITION AND FITNESS PAPER Nutrition and Fitness Paper 2 For the ease of reading while fulfilling the needs of the paper‚ the first person will be used for the narration of this paper. APA standards will be used for the balance of the information used and applied. Currently I participate in a daily exercise routine and follow a special diet for post gastric bypass patients which include
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THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM [1] On a front direct projection of the thorax X-ray the expansion of the left contour of the middle shadow in its lower department is present. What department of the heart is enlarged? A. Auricle of the left atrium B. Right ventricle C. Left atrium D. Right atrium E. Left ventricle The middle shadow on a front direct projection of the thorax X-ray is formed by the heart and vessels diverging from it. The middle shadow of left contour is formed by four arches.
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4 children‚ ages 8‚ 10‚ 14‚ and 15. She just recently joined LA fitness‚ which is one mile away‚ and does not have any exercise equipment. The goal for Diana for her first week is to build up her cardio and increase muscular strength. The muscles that are being targeted are her quadriceps‚ gastrocnemius‚ biceps‚ and triceps. Rest days are Sunday‚ Tuesday‚ Thursday‚ and Saturday. Week 1: Monday Warm Up: Slowly jog to LA fitness (one mile). Leg and Arm Stretches. Muscle | Exercise | Sets |
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I have greatly enjoyed working on the Fitness-Based project this summer. It was very rewarding to see my progress over time. I’m very happy I achieved my goals. Thank you for all your help in the process. I chose the activities I did because they fit in with my everyday life. I play tennis often‚ so it seemed like a convenient way to get cardio time. I also chose the Fitology classes because they were very consistent and I could get an hour of time with each one. I am happy with my activity choices
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Comparison of different types of blood pumps Nowadays‚ there are two main types of blood pumps: kinetic pumps and positive displacement pumps. Kinetic pumps: Centrifugal pump is one of the most familiar kinetic pumps. A centrifugal pump converts the input power to kinetic energy in the liquid by accelerating the liquid by a revolving device - an impeller. The most common type is the volute pump. Fluid enters the pump through the eye of the impeller which rotates at high speed. The fluid is accelerated
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March 26‚ 2013 Lecture -The function of the eye is to convert photons of light into action potentials (nerve impulses). -The inner layer is a nervous tunic (made out of nerve cells)=retina. -Refraction: Bends light. -The purpose of the cornea and the lens is to take an object and focus every little detail of the object on the retina on the back of the lens. Upside down and backwards. -When light goes through medias‚ it bends. -Lens are suspended by ligaments behind the pupil. Suspensory ligaments
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The human heart is a very interesting and complicated part of the body‚ that some struggle to understand. Blood is also a stimulating part of the human body that is really great to learn about‚ as well as blood pressure. Heart disease is a very common disease that many people face‚ so it is important that people are educated about it. There are two sides to the heart and each side receives and pumps different kinds of blood. The left side of the heart is more muscular because it has to pump blood
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