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    Thrombotic Purpura

    also acknowledged as TTP, is a rare and serious blood disorder represented by hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia coinciding with renal failure and neurological dysfunction (Onundarson, Heal, Rowe, Apr. 1992). The exact reasoning for hemolytic anemia is vague but it may be a consequence of the motorized disintegration of erythrocytes as they pour through partially occluded micro vessels (Onundarson, Heal, Rowe, 1992). TTP is known to cause red blood cells to break apart faster than the body can

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    Just to Join Sorry Nerds

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    Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

    much more information was collected from all the patients. HCM has the some of characteristics that are reflected in a hypertrophied heart. Here the patients can be classified as asymmetric septal hypertrophy without obstruction (ASH) for the flow of blood from the left ventricle, obstructive HCM (HOCM), concentric hypertrophy (Conc HCM), apical HCM, HCM with mid cavity obstruction (MCO) and hypertrophy in unusual locations. A technique of logistic regression was used to compare whether the probability

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    Integumentary System Case Study

    Blood vessels nourish the cells in the hair bulb and deliver hormones to modify, hair growth and structure. Hair papilla small amount of connective tissue containing tiny blood vessels and nerves -epithelium at the base of the bulb surrounds hair papilla Hair root zone of the hair extending from the bulb to the skin surface dead cells

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    Congenital Heart Disease: A Case Study

    Congenital heart disease (CHD) is one of the most common birth defects found in children, with an incidence of approximately 9 in every 1000 live births worldwide (van der Linde et al., 2011). Children with complex congenital heart disease are living longer due to dramatic advances in medical procedures and surgical techniques, as well as the increase of pediatric heart transplant recipients, and the decrease in the death rates from CHD (Pillutla, Shetty, & Foster, 2008). Background Information Children

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    Creative Writing: Witches Home

    The sun was up and morning had officially arrived in Mount Harrison bringing with it legion upon legion of low-level demons whose sole purpose of being there was to find and kidnap Liam. As they moved in and surrounded the Barrett family home after having poured into Mount Harrison from the surrounding townships and communities; they hit the well-hidden dwelling hard. The drive within each of them to capture the child had become so great that none of them had even given a remote thought as to team

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    Heart Disease: A Case Study

    management.3 Initially, decreased blood pressure leads to an increase in sympathetic tone and the release of norepinephrine. Stimulation of the β-1 receptors increases heart rate and contractility. The β-1 receptors are down regulated within a few days, but norepinephrine continues to be released in increasing amounts as heart failure worsens.14 The renin-aldosterone-angiotensin system (RAAS) is stimulated by renal hypoxemia which is a result of decreased renal blood flow in heart failure. Renin release

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    Integumentary System: A Case Study

    A polygraph records changes in respiration, electro dermal responses and cardiovascular activities (Elaad, 1998). Also known as a lie detector, which assess and records four major components that include heart rate, blood pressure, respiration and skin conductivity (Patrick, C. J., 1989). Electrolytes released on the skin surface during perspiration lowers the electrolytic resistance to the skin, thus increasing electro-dermal activity. Lying can cause changes in heart rate, breathing rate, and electro

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    Mike Mario's Descriptive Essay-Personal Narrative

    It happened all too quick. The raging teenager rushed at the older instigator and was instantly sent back two feet by a sweeping fist crashing into his chin. Ripping his skin off and splattering blood on the five behind him. That was Mike Mario. He was seventeen years of age. Crime; he beat up a teacher who tried to rape a fellow classmate, was arrested straight after the incident. Now he was on his back watching the room spin in circles. “So troublesome! So what if I called you a little punk? Do

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    Traumatic Brain Injury

    or recurrent strokes annually. Strokes are more common in men than women but women have high mortality following a stroke. TBI is usually found in adolescent, young adults, and people over the age of 75. Stroke is defined as a condition wherein the blood flow to the brain is hampered. This leads to the decimation of cells within the brain. It can be of two types ischemic and hemorrhagic. 80% strokes are ischemic while only 20% are hemorrhagic. TBI termed as

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