... Low density lipoprotein call LDL is bad cholesterol, transports cholesterol to tissues , accumulations of LDL form plaque or thick hard deposit that narrows the arteries and impedes blood flow. High density lipoprotein HDL is good cholesterol. HDL carries cholesterol away from arteries to liver where its eliminated from body. Triglycerides are fat in the human body. Increase ... restrictive cardiomyopathy. Dilated cardiomyopathy most common, dilation of ventricle, symptoms of CHF. Ventricular hypertrophy is dominant feature of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Restrictive cardiomyopathy is lea...

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... Condition called Coronary Arteries Disease (CAD) 1. Basic Facts: There are many known factors that cause CAD. Some factors may be controlled and some are uncontrollable. The controllable factors include high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, smoking, obesity, physical inactivity, diabetes and stress. Uncontrollable factors include gender (males are at greater risk), heredity (which shows in family histories of CAD) and age. Although ... angina is chest pain, it is caused by myocardial ischemia. Myocardial ischemia is deprivation of oxygen in the cardiac muscle accompanied by inadeq...

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... with enalapril; but, adverse reactions were more frequent in the enalapril group (23.5%) than in the candesartan group (11.3%). In addition, in randomized, multicenter, double-blind trials, valsartan reduced long-standing hypertension more than atenolol (4). Thus, angiotensin-receptor antagonists are considered as a first-line therapy over the other antihypertensive agents. But, which of the two angiotensin-receptor antagonists ( ... been identified. In addition, valsartan is extensively bound to plasma proteins. Hence, based on their pharmacokinetics, my alternative hypothesis is that v...

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... , beans and lentils also contain some carbohydrates and supply the body with plenty of protein, fibre and minerals. Fibre content aids in lowering the blood cholesterol. Foods forming the "eat moderately" section of the healthy eating pyramid include lean meant, eggs, fish, chicken, nits and dairy products ... of the intestine or the final 15 cm (rectum). Diverticular disease is the development of small pockets in the large intestine due to pressure when passing hard and dense faeces. These diseases are both diet related an attributed to a lack of fibre in the diet. To ... such as obesi...

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... Diabetes and Dietary Measures discussed the following importance of nutritional measures utilize in diabetes which stated: The right diet can help keep your blood glucose levels in check and help prevent obesity, high blood pressure, and elevation of blood lipids (total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides), all of which increase your risk of developing diabetes complications. To find the best ... diet for your individual needs, consult a registered dietitian who is knowledgeable about diabetes. Whatever dietary regimen you follow, it's important to control your intake of cal...

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... people seem to have metabolic syndrome but not everyone understands it. So what exactly is metabolic syndrome? Metabolic syndrome is a plethora of medical conditions such as increased blood pressure, high blood sugar levels, an excess of body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels that combined could lead to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and ... getting metabolic syndrome. According to guidelines used by the National Institutes of Health, you have metabolic syndrome if you have three or more of these traits: large waist circumference, high triglyceride level...

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... a healthy body. There are various advantages of vegetarian diet such as reduced risk of cancer and heart disease, low cholesterol level, lower incidence of hypertension and high blood pressure than meat eaters. Meat diet is not considered a healthy choice because it has many risks such as various cancers, high blood pressure, heart attack, high cholesterol and many risk factors. Vegetables are beneficial to human body as ... a result of malnutrition, just this year 20 million people will die because of malnutrition. Experts have said that "One hundred million people cold be fed using t...

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... is the result of a fetal stroke while in the mother's womb. Fetal stroke may also occur through abnormal or fragile blood vessels in the brain or by blood clots. Hypertension-high blood pressure of the mother appears to be a familiar medical disorder during pregnancy, and pelvic inflammatory disease (maternal infection) also increases the risk of fetal stroke. Hypoxic-ischemic ... trunk and pelvic fixation while sitting or standing. Practice weight shift leading to stepping. Train lateral stepping and walking holding support on each side (Levitt, Sophie 4:183). If individuals with cere...

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... is the result of a fetal stroke while in the mother's womb. Fetal stroke may also occur through abnormal or fragile blood vessels in the brain or by blood clots. Hypertension "high blood pressure of the mother appears to be a familiar medical disorder during pregnancy, and pelvic inflammatory disease (maternal infection) also increases the risk of fetal stroke. Hypoxic-ischemic ... trunk and pelvic fixation while sitting or standing. Practice weight shift leading to stepping. Train lateral stepping and walking holding support on each side (Levitt, Sophie 4:183). If individuals with cer...

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... an addiction treatment plan were jailed, and soon all attempts at treatment were abandoned. Use of narcotics and cocaine diminished or reduced by the 1920s. The spirit of restraint led to the prohibition of alcohol by the Eighteenth Amendment to the Constitution in ... Nature Related: Pharmaceuticals Cocaine blocks pain sensation and stimulates the central nervous system , producing a sudden increase in heart rate, temperature, and blood pressure. In the brain, it blocks the synaptic reabsorption of certain neurotransmitters (in particular dopamine ). The resultant buildup of neurotransm...

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... disease, chronic middle ear infections and allergies in the children of smokers. An increased risk for developing cardiovascular diseases as hardening of the arteries, reduced blood and oxygen flow to various parts and organs of the body, heart attack, high blood pressure and stroke. An increased risk for miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth or low birth weight babies Increased levels of carbon monoxide and other toxic ... tremor. But the body usually becomes accustomed to the poisonous effects of low levels of nicotine. If one's nicotine intake exceeds certain limits; however, it c...

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... of the American College of Cardiology. As many as 5 million Americans suffer from heart failure, which is characterized by the heart's reduced ability to pump blood around the body, with half a million more diagnosed each year. It can be caused by high blood pressure, valve disease, clogged arteries and other cardiovascular problems. Only about a third of those patients receive statins, which suggests great potential for ... -selling drugs in the world. Their popularity stems from a remarkable ability to reduce the rate of heart attacks and strokes in people with a variety of risk factor...

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... , chronic middle ear infections and allergies in the children of smokers. An increased risk for developing cardiovascular diseases as hardening of the arteries, reduced blood and oxygen flow to various parts and organs of the body, heart attack, high blood pressure and stroke. An increased risk for miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth or low birth weight babies Increased levels of carbon monoxide and other toxic ... . But the body usually becomes accustomed to the poisonous effects of low levels of nicotine. If one's nicotine intake exceeds certain limits; however, it can be deadly. I...

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... would like to feel responsible for that victory. This success, or high quality friendship, will subsequently aid in creating a bolstered confidence that can carry on to future relationships with things such as social stressors and social adjustments that a person may need to make. (Bagwell & Schmidt, 2013) If there are reduced social stresses, a child can grow up focusing on more important things ... social situations. Children who have a good grasp of this philosophy and have conflict resolution capabilities will be able to hold on to multiple high quality relationships and ultimately ...

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... skeletal and cardiac muscles. (p.874) Common symptoms observed in athletes or patients with IDDM are swings in blood sugar from hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) to hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Double vision, fatigue, excessive hunger, increased heart rate, nervousness, headache, numbness, palpitations, slurred ... which alter the acid-base relationship, resulting in a decrease in the body's pH, a condition known as ketoacidosis. (p. 874) If this condition is allowed to persist, respiratory functions are compensated, and the nervous system is depressed, leading to a comatose state. Symp...

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... results in nearly 2.5 million registered patients in the United States.(Green) Marijuana legalization would bring many benefits to the United States and its residents. Law enforcement costs would be greatly reduced. Marijuana is currently listed under the DEA's drug scheduling list as a schedule 1 drug.(drug schedules) "Schedule I drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with no currently accepted ... a single cannabis joint could cause as much damage to the lungs as up to five regular cigarettes smoked one after another. "(harmful effects). Major side effects are rapid heart...

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... a weakened immune system, placing alcoholics in more danger of contracting diseases. With increased and habitual use, alcohol can push blood pressure up to a hazardous level, while at the same time, increasing heart size. This leads to a weakened heart muscle, with greater chances of blood clots forming, and ultimately, a relatively good likelihood of a stroke occurring. In the nervous system, alcohol acts as both a depressant ... is because of its relaxing effects on the muscles in the pharynx. After a night of disturbed sleep, the sedative properties of alcohol are increased in streng...

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... a bacteria that usually affect cattle and sheep, but if it gets into the right atmosphere and germinates all it needs is amino acids and some other elements that is found in human and animal blood. Once inside the anthrax multiples and begins to attack healthy cells, eventually resulting in hemorrhaging, swelling, a drop in blood pressure and ultimately death. Smallpox was a virus that everyone ... . Nuclear weapons are the most devastating and destructive man-made weapons ever devised. Nuclear explosions are caused either "by uncontrolled nuclear fusion or uncontrolled nuclear fission" ...

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... are essential to good cardio health. If you consume what is called risk- increasing foods and beverages in your diet your risk for cardiovascular disease increases dramatically. Risk-increasing foods are high in sugar and saturated fats. By taking risk-reducing consumption patterns the risk of disease in reduced, risk-reducing foods have lots of ... antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. With these foods and regular exercise and an over-all healthy lifestyle the end results will be an increased lifespan. Heart Disease is America's Number 1 Killer. The main elements that cause heart disea...

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... breakdown product acetaldehyde to accumulate. Anyone who takes disulfiram and takes a drink on the same day is likely to develop some unpleasant symptoms - nausea, flushing, headache, high blood pressure, and chest pain. The combination of disulfiram and alcohol can also produce cardiac symptoms and liver inflammation. That makes disulfiram unsuitable for people with serious health problems, including ... to relapse. All the medications now available have limited uses, partly because alcoholics stop taking them. Alcoholism, like all drug addictions, is a complicated disorder, not easil...

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... diet reduces incidence of cardiovascular disease. Further research demonstrates shows that there is an association between consuming a Mediterranean diet and reduced risk of diabetes. One study within the article linked consumption of a Mediterranean diet to overall mortality in person of European ... MDBC). MATERIALS AND MEASURES Baseline demographic information recorded for each participant included smoking status, weight, height and blood pressure. Each participant's Mediterranean diet score was calculated and a fasting blood sample was also collected. Plasma vitamin C levels were me...

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... than the rule. Both in the government and the private sector, the loss of that sense of security--combined with the familiar scenario in which the number of employees is reduced but the amount of work remains unchanged--can have devastating effects on the remaining employees, otherwise known as the "survivors." Providing improved service with fewer workers is the hallmark of ... in the form of "shock, fear, anxiety, low self esteem, apprehensions for the future, stress followed by a spate of negative thoughts." In extreme cases it may lead to depression , paranoia, high blood pressure an...

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... than the rule. Both in the government and the private sector, the loss of that sense of security--combined with the familiar scenario in which the number of employees is reduced but the amount of work remains unchanged--can have devastating effects on the remaining employees, otherwise known as the "survivors." Providing improved service with fewer workers is the hallmark of ... in the form of "shock, fear, anxiety, low self esteem, apprehensions for the future, stress followed by a spate of negative thoughts." In extreme cases it may lead to depression , paranoia, high blood pressure an...

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... self-esteem, and a lack of self-confidence. The negative comments made by family, friends and peers increases a poor sense of self. The high expectations of parents who are overly concerned about their daughters' weight and physical attractiveness may also put the girls at increased risk of developing an ... sensitivity to infections, stomach ache, and low blood pressure which may all lead to death. Self-induced vomiting may cause dental damage, shortage minerals and enlarged salivary glands. The mental effect may harm the quality of life. Feelings of inadequacy, reduced capacity for wo...

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... -enforcement agencies regard a .08 percentage of alcohol in the bloodstream as evidence of intoxication. Larger amounts of blood alcohol can impair brain function and eventually cause unconsciousness; an extreme overdose can be fatal. Chronic alcoholism is ... laws and educational programs in the United States are designed to prevent alcohol abuse, commercial and social pressure continues to put people at risk. Alcoholism is particularly insidious among young people and the elderly, ... Genetic factors are considered crucial: A given person's risk of becoming an alcoholic is four to five...

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