The Family of Blood

anti-hypertensive medication. The nurse took Mr. Nester blood pressure and it was noted to be extremely elevated. Although Mr. Nester reports he has been following up with his physician every three months and he has been on his antihypertensive medication for the past five years. Mr. Nester reports to the nurse that his blood pressure reading are usually higher than the current reading. Mr. Nester stated there is no help with taking medications to help control his blood pressure reading.…

reduction in the hemoglobin and hematocrit affects the body defense mechanism, the body immunity becomes compromised, and some internal organs over work in compensation for the lack of oxygen resulting in anemia. Anemia is noted when the amount of red blood cells in our body decreases, as well as reduction in the number of the hemoglobin and hematocrit levels. The four classifications of anemia are, microcytic, macrocytic, normocytic, and hemolytic anemia. (Buttarro, Trybulski, Polgar Bailey,…

Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, 2016). When a patient is diagnosed with cardiomyopathy, their cardiovascular muscles grow large, dense and firm. Cardiomyopathy causes the heart to become weak due to the growth, which also makes it harder for the organ to pump blood throughout the body and preserve a regular rhythm. These conditions would lead to irregular heartbeats called arrhythmias, and if not treated, will eventually result in complete heart failure. (National Heart, Lung, and Blood…

circulating blood to parts of our body. The blood in our body contains red and white blood cells, plasma, and platelets. Those are then distributed through the body to the pulmonary circulation. The human heart is the engine of the pulmonary circulation (Farley,2012). Blood is then delivered to our heart. Waste from the cells of our body is removed and blood is distributed to our vines (Farley, 2012). Therefore when we engage in cardiovascular fitness our muscles demand an increase of blood…

My results mean that my blood pressure is normal. Blood pressure is measured in two numbers. Systolic and diastolic pressures are evaluated into a ratio to make up a person’s blood pressure. Systolic pressures are usually the larger number that is placed as the numerator of the fractional radio. It measures the pressure that is produced in the arteries when the heart muscle contracts. Diastolic pressures are usually the smaller number that is placed as the denominator of the fractional ratio. It…

infamous murder of the Clutter family happened in November of 1959, Capote’s story was not published by Random House until late September of 1965. It was a long process for Capote to gather all the information needed to pull off this story. He traveled to Holcomb shortly after the murder and then he spent the next six years writing and researching the background behind the town, the family, and the two killers. While the book was considered a success by many “In Cold Blood is the work of art,…

In 1959, the savage murder of the Clutter family attracted thousands of journalists to the remote town of Holcomb, Kansas. One of them was author Truman Capote, who had recorded the details and consequences of the murder in his best-selling novel: In Cold Blood. Debated hotly regarding its credibility and writing style, the novel remains a controversial and unique work. In Cold Blood is important to be read by high school students since it exposes students to a renowned work of a unique genre of…

Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is a condition involving the heart and blood vessels, which could systemic down the path to an array of aggregate cardiovascular complications. The array of complications are a result from plaque build up in the arteries from saturated fats and no exercise to eliminate unused fats, or blood clot formations from damaged or blocked arteries or vessels (What is Cardiovascular Disease?" 2014). It is one of the leading causes of death for adults, but for Hispanic women it…

restored order between the families. Second, Romeo had been banished, for avenging the Princes relative. Third, the tragic love of Romeo and Juliet which led them to their deaths. So that is how the Prince is responsible for Romeo and Juliet’s death, because he was careless, and unfair. His lack of leadership has lead to a fallen, mournful kingdom. He should have talked to the families before Romeo and Juliet fell in love. The Prince should have acted as a mediator to the families by having…

There are several causes of high blood pressure (Hypertension) some of which we do not have any direct control over, and yet we can still modify the effects of these factors by ensuring that we pay attention to the things that we do have some control, over. I will discuss both kinds on this page so that by the end you know exactly the kind of things you can easily change to reduce the risks associated with high blood pressure, and you know the things that you cannot change so easily and yet can…