A Good Heart

from systemic venous return. As such, all systemic venous circulation will be directed to the Fontan circulation (except the coronary sinus which continues to drain into the right atrium and when the Fontan is circuit is fenestrated) bypassing the heart [31]. Many investigators believe that routine pre-Fontan cardiac catheterization is mandatory step to assess the single ventricle hemodynamic…

very roughly which results in the injuries. So, with or without safety nets, injuries are bound to happen if, more than one child is bouncing on the trampoline. No doubt that the trampoline is a good medium of exercise because, it allows for more heart beat leading to more blood circulation which is good in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases but, there are other options which are far more less…

your horse properly is very important to not only the health of the horse, but the welfare as well. It affects many important internal systems in their bodies as well as their comfort and stamina. How do you know when your horse is in good condition? A horse in good condition when he is capable of doing an appropriate amount of work for his stage of training or discipline, and willingly does the work you are asking of him. He will also be thriving, and appear happy with bright eyes and a shiny…

a form of low to high intensity physical exercise. Aerobic literal meaning is “involving, requiring or relating to free oxygen”. A typical aerobic session increases the heart rate and breathing rate to burn more fats (more on that later). It works on the rule of pumping one’s heart rate up. This oxygenated blood supplied by heart to the working muscles meet energy demands during an exercise session. Typically Aerobic exercises include: running, walking, jogging, cycling, swimming, skiing,…

College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA). These organizations set guidelines for exercise testing in 1997 but then revised these guidelines again in 2002. In 2002, they modified ten categories from the 1997 guidelines. These ten guidelines that were changed include: ST heart rate adjustment, unstable angina, older patients, acute coronary syndromes, chest pain centers, acute myocardial infarction, asymptomatic patients, valvular heart disease, rhythm disturbances and…

recent times for similar purposes. Health Benefits of Forskolin This plant has been used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat a number of conditions including spasmodic pain, convulsions and even heart disease. Even in modern medicine, forskolin extract is sometimes delivered through an IV to help patients with heart failure.1 It has also been used as a remedy for asthma and allergies as well as a number of conditions as diverse as eczema, irritable…

Aortic Dissection Treatments I. The Search Story When I was little, my aunt had open heart surgery to repair an issue in her aorta. Ever since then I have been fascinated with the human heart, especially the aorta. I used to pretend to be a doctor and walk around the house in a white coat. My aunt would tell me about her surgery, and it always kept me at the edge of my seat. When time came to pick our topics, I naturally leaned towards the aorta. However it was too broad to write one paper on.…

things that help you digest your food. Cholesterol goes through your body in small groups. They are made of fat and and proteins. LDL is a bad cholesterol and HDL is good because it carries cholesterol throughout your body. LDL is considered bad because it causes buildup of cholesterol in your arteries. Steroids are considered good and bad because doctors give you steroids for medical conditions. They are also bad because if you take to many of them they can become addictive. You could die of…

becoming a cardiac physiologist upon my graduation. This is someone that is involved in the treatment and diagnosis of patients, regardless of age with heart disease. They investigate and monitor the workings of the heart by doing such, they retrieve the diagnosis. Consequently, becoming the “tools that cardiologists and surgeons need to diagnose and treat heart disease”…

Surely you’ve heard the advice to drink more water. The old adage is eight glasses a day, but often times those that repeat that recommendation simply say to do it because it is “good for you.” I won’t deny that water is good for you. Heck, your body is composed of roughly two-thirds water so it logically follows that it plays a huge role in maintaining bodily functions. If you’re not convinced, let’s expound upon that reasoning and provide some concrete evidence supporting the need to keep your…