Thrombosis is one of the most important reasons for morbidity and mortality in the world. Several factors act in concert to maintain hemostasis, and any disturbance of them, end up with hemostasis disorders either bleeding or thrombus formation, these factors include integrity of blood vessels, normal blood pressure, proper coagulation factors and platelets. Platelets a critical contributor in thrombus formation, Furthermore, they perform wide variety of function as immune modulator or in angiogenesis
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Supplemental Material can be found at: http://jn.nutrition.org/content/suppl/2011/01/20/jn.110.13002 1.DC1.html The Journal of Nutrition Nutrition and Disease Algal Docosahexaenoic Acid Affects Plasma Lipoprotein Particle Size Distribution in Overweight and Obese Adults1–3 Lisa M. Neff,4 Jill Culiner,4 Susanna Cunningham-Rundles,6 Cynthia Seidman,7 Diane Meehan,7 Janet Maturi,7 Knut M. Wittkowski,5 Barbara Levine,4 and Jan L. Breslow4* 4 Laboratory of Biochemical Genetics and Metabolism
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Heart Attack Amongst Asian Women David Chambliss HCS/245 April 14, 2014 Professor Leah Miller Heart Attack Amongst Asian Women What is a Heart Attack? A heart attack occurs when the blood flow that brings oxygen to the heart is reduced or completely cut off by a blood clot. This happens because coronary arteries that supply the heart muscle with blood flow can slowly become narrow from buildup of fat, cholesterol, and other substances that together are called plaque. When
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The book entitled "The Amazing World of Laughter and its Super Healing Power" authored by Professor Espie Chinel Aparis, our managing director of UM Fitness and Wellness Program is indeed a very helpful and enlightening book. The book tackles about what is a genuine laughter and happiness. Laughter has two parts- a set of gestures and the production of sound. Genuine laughter and happiness must come from the heart, thus, not forced. I learned also that practicing a fake laugh will gradually leads
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Anxiety and Coronary artery disease 1 Anxiety is a potential contributor to heart disease. Coronary artery disease is the most common heart disease and it’s the leading cause of death for both women and men in the United Sates. This disease is also responsible for disability in both women and men as well. This article explains the relationship between both anxiety and coronary artery disease, Predictions are being made that by 2025 coronary artery disease will be one of the top causes of
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SLO Week 14 Spring, 2015 14 SLO: Older Adult OBJECTIVES 1. Identify common myths and stereotypes about older adults. 2. Identify selected biological and psychosocial theories of aging. 3. Discuss common developmental tasks of older adults. 4. Describe common physiological changes of aging. 5. Differentiate among delirium, dementia, and depression. 6. Discuss issues related to psychosocial changes of aging. 7. Describe selected health concerns of older adults
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https://homeworklance.com/downloads/16173/ You are the risk manager for University Hospital. You have just been informed of an incident that occurred on your facility grounds. A patient came to your emergency department for chest pain. Unfortunately, he parked in a distant parking area around 100 yards away since parking was crowded directly in front of the Emergency Department. He collapsed behind his car in the parking lot. Security contacted the ED, whose charge nurse stated they were full and
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Premature ventricular contractions are abnormal heartbeats starting in the ventricles. These extra beats disturb the regular rhythm of the heart, causing sometimes feel like a skipped beat in the chest. Premature ventricular contractions are very common, and occur in most people. Premature ventricular contractions are also called: 1. Premature ventricular complexes 2. PVC 3. Premature ventricular beats 4. Extrasystoles If you have occasional premature ventricular contractions, but you are in good
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A CVA, known more commonly as a stroke, occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or gravely reduced, robbing the brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. It only takes minutes for brain cells to begin to die. A stroke may be caused by an occluded artery or the leaking or rupture of a blood vessel. Some people may experience only a brief disruption of blood flow to their brain. A transient ischemic attack is also referred to as a “ministroke.” It is a cursory period of symptoms
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Title OVERVIEW Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a condition that is caused by plaque build-up in the arteries to the heart. The plaque creates a blockage in those arteries, decreasing the amount of blood flow and oxygen that the heart needs to function properly (Julian et al. 1998, as cited by Tully, Baker, Turnbull, & Winefield, p.281). Coronary artery disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Heart catheterizations, stent insertions, valve replacements, and coronary artery bypass
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