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Nov 16, 2009
EKG - Diagnostic Tool for Heart Disease
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Lakshmi Ananth
The electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a simple, noninvasive diagnostic tool to detect and monitor heart problems like heart attack and heart failure
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Oct 19, 2009
Molecular Mechanisms of Atherosclerosis
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Nur Aida Abdul Rahim
That blood flow affects and exacerbates atherosclerosis is well known, but the molecular mechanisms are still under investigation.
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Oct 10, 2009
Peripheral Blood Flow Through the Veins
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Diane Ursu
The presence of valves within the veins, muscle contraction, breathing, and vasoconstriction are responsible for the return of venous blood to the heart.
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Sep 24, 2009
The Different Blood Vessels
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Alicia Mae Prater
Three types of vessels carry blood and nutrients throughout the body to perfuse the tissues and rid the cells of waste.
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Sep 17, 2009
Basic Heart Terminology
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Alicia Mae Prater
The words used to describe the heart and disease can seem overwhelming. Here are some of the basic terms people should know about the heart.
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