MSc in Cardiology 2010-2011-CVSM 5001 Basic Cardiology (28 Dec 2010) Objectives of this Lecture Termination of Pregnancy: Ethical and Practical Consideration Tam‚ Wing Hung Associate Professor Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology CUHK 1. Importance of pre‐conceptional counselling for patients with cardiac disease 2. Conditions for TOP 3. Legal aspect of TOP 4. Methods of TOP 5. Risk of TOP: specific to cardiac patient 6. An example of cardiomyopathy Physiological Changes • Increase in the intravascular volume
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with colds and flu. Panadol contains around 500 grams of Paracetamol‚ which is a mild and safe pain reliever. Due to its composition of Paracetamol‚ the pain is relieved because the paracetamol reduces the production of prostaglandins in the brain and spinal cord. Prostaglandins are produced when injury or certain diseases affect the body‚ and so they give off warning to the brain by stimulating
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recipient female following transfer‚ conditions in the recipient tract should closely resemble those in the donor. This requires the synchronization of the oestrus cycle between the donor and recipients‚ at least one day of each other‚ if not closer. Prostaglandin products should be injected into the recipient and donor cow at the same time. These drugs are only effective on recipients that are already cycling. 7. Embryo
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B) ozone C) iron D) AIDS E) ultraviolet light Answer: E 7) When a part of the body is injured‚ substances called ________. are released. A) aspirins B) pain relievers C) nitrogen oxides D) chlorofluorocarbons E) prostaglandins Answer: E 8) The production of smog from the chemical NO requires ________. A) nitrogen B) chlorine C) water D) oxygen E) CFCs Answer: D 9) When scientific information is used for industrial purposes‚ the
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EVALUATION OF ANTI-INFLAMMATORY EXTRACT EFFECT OF Argemone mexicana ON ALBINO RATS INTRODUCTION 1.1 Inflammation: Inflammation could be defined as the complex biological response of vascular tissue to harmful stimuli such as pathogen‚ damaged cells or irritants. It is a protective attempt by the organism to remove injurious stimuli as well as initiate the healing process for the tissue. This is achieved by diluting‚ destroying or otherwise neutralizing harmful agents (e.g. microbes or toxins)
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and tricuspid atresia‚ which is a complete closure of the tricuspid valve. This will prevent blood flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle. Early diagnosis and proper medical intervention is key such as oxygen; prostaglandin injections‚ antibiotics or surgical procedures which are crucial for
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manifestations‚Lab values‚results of diagnostic tests).Common action | Paracetamol reduces the synthesis of prostaglandins which are responsible for the mediation of pain and fever. | Competes with histamine for H1 receptor sites and reduces allergic response by blocking histamine. | Its antiemetic mechanism of action is not well understood‚ however. Dexamethasone may antagonize prostaglandin or release endorphins that elevate mood‚ improve one’s sense of well-being‚ and stimulate appetite | Side
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the observed symptom? Usually the kidney manages its own blood flow and GFR. When the kidneys become hypoperfused‚ such as in hypovolemia‚ heart failure‚ shock‚ the renal arteries narrowing‚ the kidney vessels enlarge with the assistance of prostaglandins to ease flow. If this auto regulation of blood flow is unsuccessful‚ the GFR can be controlled by choosy limitations of post-glomerular (efferent) arteriole by the discharge of rennin and generation of angiotensins II. Continuous hypoperfusion
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Name: Professor`s name: Course number: Date: Metabolic Pathways of Drugs The principal site for drug metabolism in the human body is the liver organ. The process of metabolism usually inactivates drugs though some drug metabolites are pharmacologically in active status. Inactive substance which has a metabolite that is active is referred to as a prodrug. Drugs are metabolized
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trademarks such as Advil‚ Motrin‚ Nurofen‚ and Brufen‚ among others. Ibuprofen works by inhibiting the enzymatic action of cyclooxygenase (COX1 and COX2) within the body‚ which catalyzes the conversion of a compound called arachidonic acid into prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are locally-acting hormones that cause swelling‚ heat‚ loss of function‚ fever and pain‚ collectively known as inflammation‚ at a site of injury through the accumulation of white blood cells. Through inhibiting this reaction‚ painful symptoms
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