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41.) Winston Salem Health: Tobacco
Over one day ago | Fri Oct 31 3:05:00 PDT 2008
Cigarette smoking is directly responsible for at least 20% of all deaths from heart disease; it lowers ?good? cholesterol levels, causes deterioration of elastic properties in the aorta and increases the risk for blood clots. ...
From admin
42.) Vascular Ultrasound Screening for Asymptomatic Abdominal Aortic ...
Over one day ago | Thu Nov 20 14:25:00 PST 2008
This health technology assessment examines vascular ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in asymptomatic populations. Screening reduces the incidence of AAA ruptures, rates of emergency surgical repair and ...
From unknown
43.) The Real World Interacts Synergy among Health Care Treatments
Over one day ago | Wed Dec 17 10:39:00 PST 2008
This idea is important in health care for combining treatments carefully and thoughtfully. This point relates both to prevention of disease and coordination of treatment options for people with many different chronic conditions. ...
From Jymyster
44.) Coronary artery disease..
Over one day ago | Sun Nov 23 20:53:00 PST 2008
There are two coronaries , right and left , which branch out from the aorta as it leaves the heart. In coronary artery disease , these vessels become clogged with fatty deposits. This process is known as atherosclerosis. ...
From eversincethetime
45.) Silica, Silicon (Si)
Over one day ago | Wed Dec 10 0:28:00 PST 2008
It is vital for healthy bone cartilage, organ and connective tissues (artery walls, aorta, trachea, tendons and ligaments) and for fine-looking skin, hair and nails. In the human body, the amount of silicon available is 7grams but this ...
From Health
46.) The cholesterol - heart disease scam
Over one day ago | Sat Nov 22 14:04:00 PST 2008
... up through the aorta into the region of the heart, where dye is injected into the blood so that an X-ray machine can see if there might be any blood flow blockages (blockages that are caused by excessive homocysteine in the blood). ...
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47.) Study Links High Copper Levels to PPD
Over one day ago | Tue Nov 11 18:54:00 PST 2008
However one detailed study found hair copper levels did not correlate with copper levels in the liver, heart, muscle, kidney, aorta and rib. (Aalbers & Houtman. 1985) The other problem with relying solely on hair levels is that hair is ...
From cheryljazzar
48.) From this it will be understood that in the human embryo, and in
Over one day ago | Thu Nov 13 16:14:00 PST 2008
vena cava into the aorta through the cavities of both the ventricles, the right one receiving the blood from the auricle, and propelling it by the pulmonary artery and its continuation, named the ductus arteriosus, into the aorta; ...
From unknown
49.) HowStuffWorks "Aortic Insufficiency - Medical Dictionary"
Over one day ago | Wed Nov 19 0:00:00 PST 2008
Calling your health care provider. Call your health care provider if symptoms indicate aortic insufficiency may be present. Call your health care provider if you have aortic insufficiency and symptoms worsen or new symptoms develop, ...
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50.) Superior mesenteric artery syndrome
Over one day ago | Tue Nov 18 4:36:00 PST 2008
Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome is a rare, life-threatening gastrointestinal disorder characterized by a compression of the third portion of the duodenum by the abdominal aorta (AA) and the overlying superior mesenteric artery ...
From kazim