The Disease Process of Atherosclerosis & its Complication; Myocardial infarction Loretta Zambito McMaster University HTH SCI 2C06 Dr. Ruth Hannon March 11‚ 2013 Atherosclerosis is the primary topic for this research paper. It is a disease process that can lead to many complications‚ one of which is called myocardial infarction; otherwise known as a heart attack. Atherosclerosis‚ or the hardening of the arteries‚ is defined as a disease characterized by abnormal thickening of the
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Cough * Wheezing * Breathing trouble * Respiration problem * Blood circulation problem * Lung disorder * Asthma * Vascular dysfunction * Skin irritation * Invisibility * Improper vision * Thrombus formation * Cardiovascular morbidity * Fatality * Premature deaths * Anthrax Maximum effort
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the preferred imaging modality used for AAA detection‚ pre-operative imaging‚ and post-operative imaging. CT techniques such as CTA and 3-D reconstruction imaging allow for accurate measurement of AAA to nearby structures‚ detect the presence of a thrombus‚ calcifications‚ or hemorrhage‚ and identify underlying pathology that may obstruct AAA repair
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Pulmonary Embolism Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a medical condition in which a thrombus obstructs a pulmonary artery leading to downstream symptoms.¬1 The most common cause of a PE‚ is deep vein thrombosis (DVT).2 It is a serious condition that can lead to a medical emergency. Although the exact number of people affected by PE is unknown‚ it is estimated to affect 900‚000 new Americans each year.3 About 10-30% of newly diagnosed individuals will die within the first month; adding to a total death
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Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels Laszlo Vass‚ Ed.D. Version 42-0008-01-01 Purpose Please explain the purpose of this lab. Include in your explanation the major concepts you learned and any safety concerns associated with the lab. Learning the structural and functional differences among arteries‚ veins‚ and capillaries. Identify the major arteries arising from the aorta through observation and dissection of a preserved specimen. identify the major veins
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One outlier in this scenario that could have been addressed is the bruising and swelling of Mr. B.’s calf. In the event it was determined before-hand it was indeed a deep vein thrombus‚ it could have become dislodged during the hip manipulation procedure‚ causing a large emboli. The emboli‚ or blood clot‚ could have moved and blocked blood flow to the heart‚ which could cause a medical emergency in itself. If the family request
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membrane lining and smooth simple squamous called endothelium. This layer is exposed to blood and secretes a chemical that stimulates dilation or constriction of the vessel. Also helps repel platelets and blood so they do not stick to the walls--->>> Thrombus or clotting--->>>Can also occur if damage happens to endothelium. This layer is also selectively permeable. B. How do arterial walls differ from venous walls? There are 3 class sizes of arteries vs veins. Also the resistance of the vessel
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Name____________________ BIO 236 AP II Chapter 14 Blood 1. Define the following word parts. agglutin- to glue together leuko-white bil- bile -osis abnormal condition embol- stopper -poie make‚produce erythr- red -stasis halt‚ make stand Hema- or Hemo-blood thromb- clot 2. What is the function of blood
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1. What is the significance of a lower-than normal hematocrits? What is the effect of a bacterial infection on the hematocrit? A drop in the hematocrit indicates anemia‚ a lower than normal number of RBCs. An effect of bacterial infections on hematocrit is low because the white blood cells fight infection. 2. Compare the development of lymphocytes with the development of the other formed elements. Lymphocytes have a lifetime measured in years most formed elements of the blood are continually
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the brain. Claudication (klaw′-di-KĀ-shun) Pain and lameness or limping caused by defective circulation of the blood in the vessels of the limbs. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) The presence of a thrombus (blood clot) in a deep vein of the lower limbs. It may lead to (1) pulmonary embolism‚ if the thrombus dislodges and then lodges within the pulmonary arterial blood flow‚ and (2) postphlebitic syndrome‚ which consists of edema‚ pain‚ and skin changes due to destruction of venous valves. Doppler
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