Updated September 20, 2020 The human body has a complex chemical messenger system enabled by the endocrine system. The major components of this system, the […]
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Alicia has a PhD in Experimental Pathology from the Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences at New York Medical College. She previously taught graduate level anatomy, physiology, and infectious disease, but has been a full-time scientific editor and writer since 2008.
Causes of Secondary Heart Disease
Heart disease that results from another physiological disorder is considered secondary disease.
Continue readingCirculatory System
For a quick summary see http://alicia-prater.blogspot.com/2011/08/circulation.html
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Updated March 12, 2022 Endocarditis is an infection of the endocardium (the inner lining of the heart chambers) and/or the valves in the heart. It […]
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Updated March 12, 2022 The heart is essential for life, pumping blood through the body with an average of 100,000 beats a day, 60-100 beats […]
Continue readingCongenital Heart Defects
Updated Sept. 3, 2020 A congenital disease is a defect or disorder that is present from birth. Congenital heart disease includes a variety of defects […]
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Updated September 9, 2020 Another name for a stroke is a cerebral infarction or a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). The blood vessels that bring blood to […]
Continue readingHeart Failure
Updated March 12, 2022 If the heart is damaged, it loses the ability to pump blood efficiently. This causes the blood to back up into […]
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