Archive for April, 2008

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Apr

can u name some foods? recipes?
thanks
Answer: Eat lots of fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products; cut back on fat. Limit alcohol to two drinks a day for men and one drink a day for women. All forms of tobacco dramatically raise blood pressure.

There are few recipes you can try also. Too […]

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2
Apr

that will make me feel super…lol
Answer: Have sex three times daily.It is a good exercise for your heart.If you dont get a chance,masturbate six times daily.If you dont get a chance,go and lie down in the cremation ground.
Answer: The best supplement advice will require some additional information in regard to what medications are you taking, […]

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2
Apr

120/72 or there about. You need to exercise, get your heart rate up.
Answer: Anything higher than 120/80 is in the “elevated” or high range and should be investigated.
Answer: I work on a heart floor at my hospital and a normal blood pressure is anything from 100/50 to 150/80
anything lower or higher should be reported to […]

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2
Apr

What problems would the backflow create?
Answer: It really would depend on the degree of “backflow” and it depends on the valve. With the AV valves (mitral and triscuspid), mitral valve regurgitation that becomes more severe would be more concerning than triscuspid regurgitation since it affects the LV. But, severe TR can cause problems […]

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2
Apr

Asking because I had a heart palpitation yesterday…
Answer: Don't ask people who don't know what they are talking about, ask your doctor.
Answer: possible but not likely
Answer: My father had his first at 24, and died of one at 41. I am 28, and so far so good, but I live with that on my mind.
Answer: […]

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2
Apr

Dad has A-fib?

Author: admin

Dad has recently had the flu, he went into a-fib in the hospital (he has had this for several years but has been controlled on meds). He now has a raw sensation in his belly like he is going to vomit. He has been brought back to the hospital 2 times for this. […]

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2
Apr

Well I am writing a short story for English and one of the characters has a heart attack. The teacher said that it was not realistic enough so I was wondering if someone would be kind enough to share their personal experience with a heart attack. All feelings, emotions, noises, thoughts, etc. should be included […]

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2
Apr

Which does not occur during exercise?
a - heart rate increases
b - stroke volume increases
c - blood pressure increases
d - blood becomes slightly more acidic
e- blood flow increases to kidneys, liver and stomach.
Answer: E does not occur. During exercise blood flow is diverted to working muscles, not body functions that can wait til later, such as […]

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2
Apr

The cardiovascular systme includes-
a- lungs, heart, and veins
b- blood, arteries, gastrointestinal tract, lungs
c - blood vessels, blood, heart
d- lungs, blood vessels, heart, blood
Answer: Blood Vessels, Blood, and Heart.
Lungs are included in the pulmonary system,
Gastroentestinal is included in GI system
Veins and Blood Vessels are the same thing.
Answer: i don't really know my guess would […]

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2
Apr

First CHF is a disease and it doesn't just go away.Usually it gets progressively worse.Don't add to the suffering by not sticking to a healthy diet.
Answer: definitely not.
dont risk it.. better safe than sorry!
Answer: No, the high GI will not do him any good whatsoever.
Answer: ask their doctor….
Answer: NO! It is not ok. […]

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