This can be measured in either the artery in the neck (Called the carotid artery) or in the wrist. Though the beat is stronger in the neck it is sometimes more difficult to locate and so most people tend to measure it from the wrist. For a healthy person of my age a pulse rate between 60 and 100 is considered
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which are called the coronary arteries. A heart attack occurs over a time caused by not eating properly e.g. eating burgers/fatty foods. Also‚ a lack of exercise can contribute to a heart attack and fatty material that built up in the arteries make the blood flow limited. The blood flow slows down and also the amount of oxygen decreased in the blood and it will not reach the vital organs in the body. The clot‚ often caused by rupturing or tearing of plaque in an artery‚ is sometimes called a coronary
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the pulse involves less human error than feeling it. 2. The maximum pressure exerted when blood is ejected into the aorta during contraction of the left ventricle is known as Systolic blood pressure. The minimum pressure which is exerted in the arteries as a result of ventricular relaxation is known as Diastolic blood Pressure. The difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure is known as Pulse pressure. Pulse pressure = Systolic pressure- Diastolic pressure The
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Abstract This paper introduces a new approach understanding about the 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
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Through various studies manual therapy has been explored in its ability to improve pulmonary function for asthmatics. A study by Field et al. (1988) investigated this matter‚ using 32 asthmatic children in a randomised study. The study involved comparing massage therapy and relaxation therapy for the treatment of pulmonary function for asthma. Results from this study reported that massage therapy improved pulmonary function over the course of the investigation. It was also noted that this study appeared
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circulatory strain is too high‚ it puts additional strain on your arteries (and your heart) and this may prompt to heart attack and strokes. The force that makes weight on veins that is your systolic blood pressure. An ordinary systolic pressure is beneath 120. A measurement of at least 140 is high blood strain or high blood pressure (additionally called hypertension). The diastolic measurement‚ or the base number‚ is the strain in the arteries when the heart rests between pulsates. This is the time when
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prevent overcrowding and help with teeth alignment (WebMD). An alternative treatment includes coronary bypass surgery or angioplasty. Coronary bypass surgery creates a new routes around blocked arteries so blood flow can deliver necessary nutrients and oxygen to the heart (Kulick). Angioplasty will widen arteries or veins to help with blood flow
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BP uses systolic and diastolic blood pressure measures to determine the amount of force pushing against artery walls when the heart is at rest and contracting. Systolic BP (SBP) reflects the change in artery pressures related to ventricular SV (McLean‚ 2015). In this case study‚ the underlying arrhythmia for the patient was determined to be atrial fibrillation (AF). Patient’s last BP measure was 80/50. Will
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The mechanical act of air moving in and out of the lungs is known as pulmonary ventilation. Air is breathed in through the mouth where it then travels through the windpipe into the lungs. In the lungs there are small sacs that capture the oxygen and distribute it into the bloodstream through the capillaries. Breathing rate
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abnormal increase of white blood cells | Leukemia | Blood Smear | Hematoxylin | http://swc2.hccs.edu/bio/labs | 451x306 pixels | | 2 | Atherosclerosis- Coronary Artery | Cardiovascular system | Located in main arteries of heart | Blockage of passage of blood into coronary arteries | Arthrosclerosis blockage of coronary artery/ MI heart attack/ | CL | Giesma | Http://www.enome.gov/images | Size: 215x200 pixels | | 3 | Cardiac Muscle | Cardiovascular system | Heart/ smooth muscle |
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