References: Daniel R.headrick :”Technology a world History” Heard‚ J. D.‚ & Hein‚ G. E. (1920). THE ROLE OF THE ELECTROCARDIOGRAM IN PROGNOSIS: A STUDY LIMITED TO HEARTS UNDER SINUS CONTROL AND CONTRACTING AT AN APPROXIMATELY NORMAL RATE. (). Philadelphia: American Periodicals Series II. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.libproxy.umcrookston.edu/docview/125236440?accountid=14590 http://www.eucomed.be/medical-technology/value-benefits
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Case Study # 1 1. Briefly describe the pathophysiology of CAD (25 points) Coronary artery disease is one of the most prominent forms of heart disease. It occurs when the coronary arteries that supply the heart blood become narrowed‚ and eventually occluded. This narrowing typically takes place because of plaque build up due to cholesterol and other fatty substances being ingested‚ also called atherosclerosis. This thickening of the artery wall can take many years‚ eventually completely inhibiting
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Cardiovascular Pathology The heart has many components to it and all of them are essential to keep the heart pumping. Three problems that can occur in a heart are atria or ventricles not functioning properly‚ the electrical activity‚ or coronary artery disease. While all of these problems are different they can all be deadly if left untreated. The heart is a very important organ and should be taken care of properly. When an atria or ventricle goes isn’t working right it completely changes your
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Psychological Factors in Health By Samantha Weitzell Axia College of the University of Phoenix Contracting an illness rather it be the flu‚ a cold‚ or even heart disease can have many factors‚ some including genetic and lifestyle. Most of us only look at genetic factors when it comes to our health. If our grandmother had cancer then we will probably contract it as well. This is not entirely true‚ studies show that behavior‚ culture‚ environmental and stress can make a big difference in our
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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 in the
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pressure and heart rate * Constriction (tightening) of blood vessels in the skin‚ resulting in a drop in skin temperature * Less oxygen carried by the blood * Stickier blood‚ which is more prone to clotting * Damage to the lining of the arteries‚ which is thought to be a contributing factor to atherosclerosis (the build-up of fatty deposits on the artery walls) * Reduced blood flow to extremities like fingers and toes * Increased risk of stroke and heart attack due to
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be cycling or walking at a moderately fast pace. They are also recommended to do muscle strengthening activities 2 days a week that will work major muscle groups. Keeping to a regime that’s similar than this you can decrease the chance of coronary heart disease by 35%. People are less active nowadays‚ partly because technology has made our lives easier. We drive cars or take public transport. We entertain ourselves in front of a TV or computer screen. Fewer people are doing manual work‚ and most
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achieve this is to create a separate leaflet for each chosen physiological disorder. Everyone has to do diabetes as one of the physiological disorders. You have a choose of choosing one more from the following: - Rheumatoid arthritis Coronary heart disease Stoke Part one of the leaflet: Explain the nature of TWO named physiological disorders. (Below is a check list of what must be included) 1. Physiological disorder 2. Describe the disorder 3. Causes of the disorder 4. Overall changes
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Date _2/12/13_____ Pt Initials _MK_____ Medical Diagnosis #1: Multiple coronary artery disease Chief Complaint #1 Use Quotes: ”Shortness of breath and chest pain for over a month now” on 2/6/13 on day of Admission Chief Complaint #1 Use Quotes: “Pain 8/10” on day of your nursing care Prior Illnesses Hypertension‚ coronary artery disease‚ obesity‚ angina Family History Father passed away from a heart attack; Mother had a stroke General Survey Sex M Race Caucasian
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summary: Dementia. Died of a stroke. Paternal grandmother First and last initials: W.M. Birthdate: 1905 Death date: 2000 Occupation: Homemaker Education: High School Primary language: English Health summary: R. leg BKA amputation‚ diagnosed with lung disease. Died of unknown cause‚ possible MI. She was found in the morning not breathing. Father First and last initials: BM Birthdate: 10/27/1935 Death date: Alive Occupation: Retired from BA as a Marketing Director Education: Bachelor degree Primary language:
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