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May 30, 2009 -
"Let’s hope that the key conferences aren’t when she’s menstruating or something, or just before she’s going to menstruate. That would really be bad. Lord knows what we would get then."
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Mar 12, 2008 -
An unauthorized cellphone video of the American President-turned-American Idol has leaked on the Internet. Last weekend at the Gridiron, an annual roast attended by political journalists, President Bush sang a lighthearted ode to his time in the White House. His serenade was met with chuckles, applause, and a standing ovation.
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Sep 03, 2009 -
I've been anticipating Lily Allen's cameo on Neighbours ever since it was announced back in May, and now we've finally got our first peek at her appearance! The clip below shows Lily chatting with Zeke Kinski and Karl Kennedy at PirateNet Radio Station, and performing her single "22". Lily was clearly excited about being involved in the show when she filmed her cameo back in June, tweeting: "Neighbours,everybody needs good neighbours.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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Heart, section through the middle
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Definition
Murmurs are blowing, whooshing, or rasping sounds produced by turbulent blood flow through the heart valves or near the heart.
Alternative Names
Chest sounds - murmurs; Heart sounds - abnormal
Considerations
A doctor can check heart sounds by listening with a stethoscope over the surface of the chest. An echocardiogram can find the exact cause of the murmur.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
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Drug induced hypertension
Hypertension
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Definition
Drug-induced hypertension is high blood pressure caused by using a chemical substance, drug, or medication.
See also: High blood pressure
Alternative Names
Hypertension - medication related
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Blood pressure is determined by the:
- Amount of blood the heart pumps
- Condition of the heart valves
- Pumping power of the heart
- Size and condition of the arteries
Many other factors can also affect blood pressure, including:
- Condition of the kidneys, nervous system, or blood vessels
- Foods eaten, weight, and other body-related variables
- Levels of various hormones in the body
- Volume of water in the body
There are several types of high blood pressure.
- Essential hypertension has no cause that can be found
- Secondary hypertension occurs because of another disorder
- Drug-induced hypertension is a form of secondary hypertension caused by a response to medication
Drugs that can cause hypertension include:
- Alcohol, amphetamines, ecstasy (MDMA and derivatives), and cocaine
- Corticosteroids
- Cyclosporine
- Erythropoietin
- Estrogens (including birth control pills) and other hormones
- Many over-the-counter medications such as cough/cold and asthma medications -- particularly when the cough/cold medicine is taken with certain antidepressants like tranylcypromine or tricyclics
- Migraine medications
- Nasal decongestants
Rebound hypertension occurs when blood pressure rises after you stop taking or lower the dose of a drug (typically a high blood pressure medication).
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Sep 03, 2008 -
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Arteriosclerosis of the extremities
Arterial bypass leg - series
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Definition
Arteriosclerosis of the extremities is a disease of the blood vessels that leads to narrowing and hardening of the arteries that supply the legs and feet. This decreases blood flow, which can injure nerves and other tissues.
Alternative Names
Peripheral vascular disease; PVD; Peripheral arterial disease; PAD; Arteriosclerosis obliterans; Atherosclerosis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Arteriosclerosis, or "hardening of the arteries," commonly first affects the legs and feet.
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Feb 17, 2009 -
- War: An Iraqi Freedom vet makes the case for lifting embargo on flag-draped coffins coming back from war. — Huffington Post
- Taxes: Kansas is the latest state to suspend tax refunds. — Donklephant
- Obama's Elf: Check out a fun 19-second animated pun featuring the president's reluctant elf.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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Pacemaker
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Definition
A pacemaker is a small, battery-operated device that helps the heart beat regularly and at an appropriate rate.
Alternative Names
Artificial pacemaker; Permanent pacemaker; Internal pacemaker; Cardiac resynchronization therapy; CRT; Biventricular pacemaker
Information
A pacemaker generally has two parts:
- Generator -- contains the battery and the information to control the heartbeat
- Leads -- wires used to connect the heart to the generator and send the electrical impulses to the heart to tell it to beat
Two kinds of pacemakers -- transcutaneous and transvenous pacemakers -- are only used in emergency situations. They are not considered permanent pacemakers.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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Blood test
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Definition
A coronary risk profile is a battery of blood tests to measure your cholesterol and triglyceride levels. The profile can help determine your risk for heart disease.
Alternative Names
Lipoprotein/cholesterol analysis; Lipid profile
How the test is performed
Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand.
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