1. What risk factors for primary hypertension are evident from K.H.’s history and physical data? K.H. is a 67 year old African American male, his ethnicity and age are non-modifiable risk factors, which means it is circumstances that he cannot change. Unfortunately African Americans are more susceptible to hypertension and after 55 years old there is a 90% chance that Americans regardless of ethnicity will develop hypertension. According to a PowerPoint from Dr. Marian, HSC 3211 on Hypertension
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Asian J. Pharm. Tech. 2013; Vol. 3: Issue 1, Pg 26-29 [AJPTech.] ISSN- 2231–5705 (Print) www.asianpharmaonline.org ISSN- 2231–5713 (Online) 0974-3618 RESEARCH ARTICLE Effects of Methanolic Extracts of Quisqualis indica (Aerial Parts) on Passive Smoking Induced Hyperlipidemia in Rats Jyoti Sahu*1,2, Pushpendra Kumar Patel1,2 and Balkrishna Dubey1 T.I.T. College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology, Anand Nagar, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India- 462021 SBRL Indrapuri, Bhopal (M.P.) *Corresponding
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deaths worldwide. The rates have decreased over the past two decades, but the percentage of premature deaths is still higher than any other disease. There are some things to look out for when looking for what causes cardiovascular disease. From atherosclerosis which is plaque buildup in the arteries and high cholesterol or the LDL levels are some things to look for. There is also high blood pressure, obesity, and stress can all effect cardiovascular disease. There are some symptoms that you can look
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rate is of concern nationally and globally (Giles, 2009). Men have higher chances of developing a cerebrovascular disease than women do (Deutscher, Robertson, & Smith, 1971). There are many causes of cerebrovascular disease one of them being atherosclerosis, a condition in which high cholesterol and arterial inflammation in the brain cause the cholesterol to build up into plaque that blocks the flow of blood to the brain resulting in a stroke. Cerebrovascular disease is easy to predict and prevent
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failure, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, and cardiac arrhythmias. Other forms of cardiovascular disease include congenital heart defects, cardiomyopathy, infections of the heart, coronary artery disease, heart valve disorders, myocarditis, and pericarditis. Symptoms of cardiovascular disease vary depending on the specific type of cardiovascular disease. A classic symptom of cardiovascular disease is chest pain. However, with some forms of cardiovascular disease, such as atherosclerosis, there
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Stokes also known as cerebrovascular accidents are the third leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of disability (Huether & McCane, 2012, p.389). Over 75% of stokes occurs in individuals 65 and older. The mildest form of stoke can be so minimal that it is almost unnoticed, however in serve form it can leave the individual with hemiplegia, coma, and even death. There are two main types of stroke: ischemia strokes and hemorrhagic strokes. Ischemia stroke occurs when
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LP10 Assignment: Supplements and Herbs After an extensive search on the internet, I was able to locate a few great articles on herbs and suppleents that may help reduce the risk of cancer or heart disease. Although there are a multitude of herbs and supplements that fit into this criteria, I choose to further research oregano, thyme, cilantro, basil, and garlic. Oregano, by many sources, has the highest level of anti-oxidants of all of the dried herbs. Oregano contains Rosmarinic acid that gives
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A new study revealed that teenage girls and young women who are overweight are at much risk of developing heart disease as men. The research was conducted by the Royal Women’s Hospital and the University of Melbourne on 639 female participants, aged 16 to 25. Almost 30 percent of these women have very high blood pressure that may likely put them at risk of developing heart disease in the future. Moreover, nearly 30 percent of the participants were either obese or overweight. “What findings from this
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Introduction As of last year, it was reported that over a million Canadians have heart disease, which also ranks as one of the major causes of death in Canada 1. Additionally, cardiovascular disease claims more than 33,000 lives each year. Furthermore, about ninety percent (9 out of 10) Canadians over the age of twenty years have at least one risk factor for heart disease, and of this number, forty percent (4 out of ten 10) have three or more risk factors 1. Various factors can increase the risk
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Sr. GILBERT HAS TOLD ONLY A FEW THINGS WHAT IS HAPPENING IN MOST OF THE TRADESAND PROFESSIONS IN INDIA, WE NEED TO CHNAGE THIS SYSTEM, FOR THAT THE PEOPLE IN INDIA SHOULD ACT AGAINST THE CAPATILISM POLICY WHICH IS FOLLOWING MOST OF THE MANAGEMENT, IN CAPITALISM THE OWNER OR MANAGMENT WANT TO MAXIMISE THEIR PROFIT WITHOUT CONSIDERING ANY HUMAN RIGHTS, VALUES OR NEEDS AND OUR COUNTRY IS FULLY UNDER THE GRIP OF CAPATALIST AND OUR GOVT. WETHER IT IS COMMUNIST, CONGRESS OR BJP OR ANY OTHER PARTIES THEY
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