acute rheumatic fever‚ unexplained fever‚ swollen joints‚ inflammatory rheumatism‚ Sydenham chorea (St. Vitus dance)‚ abdominal pain‚ skin rash‚ or nodules Hypertension noted‚ denies bleeding disorder‚ hyperlipidemia‚ diabetes‚ thyroid dysfunction‚ coronary artery disease‚ obesity‚ and congenital heart defect Family History- Denies long QT syndrome Denies diabetes Denies heart disease Denies dyslipidemia Hypertension noted Denies obesity Denies congenital heart defects Denies family members with risk
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Arteriosclerosis occurs when blood vessels called arteries‚ which transports blood from the heart to the rest of the body‚ becomes thick and hard preventing normal blood flow to organs and tissues. Normal healthy arteries which transports oxygen and nutrients in blood are flexible and elastic‚ however overtime can harden. (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research‚ 2015) 1. Arteriosclerosis also termed hardening of the wall of the arteries can be generated by deposits of lipids on the inner
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Family Genetic History Form Your Name: Irina Agapi Date: 3/20/2014 Your Instructor’s Name: Prof. Felicia Butler 1: Family Genetic History (35 points): Complete the family genetic history form below. Indicate if any information is N/A (not applicable) or unknown. Indicate any information the person did not want to disclose by noting “Does not want to disclose.” Family Member Description Paternal grandfather First and last initials: L.M. Birthdate: 1900 Death date: 1995 Occupation: Shopkeeper Education:
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charged heavy metals such as zinc‚ copper‚ magnesium‚ iron and calcium; it clings to the metal ions and forms a stable ring like structure. This compound is expelled through the body as an excretory product by the kidneys‚ through urination 2. Coronary heart diseases like atherosclerosis are a result of calcium/ mineral deposits inside the arteries‚ which leads to the hardening of the arteries. This hinders blood flow and can be very dangerous. Because EDTA can minimize the amount of calcium
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Proposal Letters Components of a good letter proposal: Ask for the gift: The letter should begin with a reference to your prior contact with the funder‚ if any. State why you are writing and how much funding is required from the particular foundation. Describe the need: In a much abbreviated manner‚ tell the funder why there is a need for this project‚ piece of equipment‚ etc. Explain what you will do: Just as you would in a fuller proposal‚ provide enough detail to pique the funder’s interest. Describe
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of the heart is decreased and the supply of blood to the body is reduced (Weber‚ C. 2007). Now that it has been defined we can move on to the other topics of my essay. I found that the most common causes of congestive heart failure are: A) Coronary artery disease B) High blood pressure C) Long standing alcohol abuse D) Disorders of the heart valves E) Unknown idiopathic causes‚ such as after recovery from myocarditis (Shiel‚ W.‚ 2011). The less common causes are: A)
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Explain the factors affecting the general atmospheric circulation (40 Marks) The variation in heating on the Earth’s surface from the sun is large enough for different patterns of pressure cells to form. With three cells in total‚ the first being the Hadley cell‚ devised in 1686 and revised in 1735‚ Hadley proposed that warm tropical air rises and spreads towards the poles at high altitudes‚ with a return flow towards the equator at low level. He added in 1735 the effects of the Earth’s rotation
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The leading cause for death in a majority of countries including the United States and India is ischemic heart disease. It is estimated that one fifths of deaths in India are a result of cardiovascular diseases which include coronary heart disease‚ congestive heart failure‚ peripheral arterial disease‚ rheumatic heart disease and many more. These diseases result largely in ischemic heart failure which‚ if severe enough‚ can cause the loss of critical amounts of cardiomyocytes. This can lead to several
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myocarditis in the United States is: Selected Answer: 4. Coxsackie B virus Correct Answer: 4. Coxsackie B virus Question 9 0 out of 2 points Atherosclerosis of the brain arteries is the most common cause of: Selected Answer: 5. Coronary vascular accidents Correct Answer: 4. Cerebrovascular accidents Question 10 2 out of 2 points What is the most common congenital heart defect recognized in clinical practice?
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Taking Viagra with a nitrate medicine can cause a sudden and serious decrease in blood pressure. To make sure Viagra is safe for you‚ tell your doctor about your other medical conditions‚ especially: heart disease or heart rhythm problems‚ coronary artery disease; a recent history (in the past 6 months) of a heart attack‚ stroke‚ or congestive heart failure; high or low blood
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