Inspiratory decrease in systolic blood pressure and pulse volume – Mechanism Systolic blood pressure and pulse volume decreases during the inspiratory phase of respiration. Mechanism During inspiration there
Reverse Bernheim effect Reverse Bernheim effect is compromise of the left ventricular filling due to bulging of the interventricular septum into the left ventricle. Reverse Bernheim effect can
Bernheim effect Right ventricular failure occurring due to the mechanical obstruction caused by the bulging of the inter ventricular septum into the right ventricle First described by Bernheim
Heart disease is the most expensive illness in Australia Cardiovascular disease affect millions of people in Australia. Recent data suggests that expenditure for treatment of cardiovascular diseases is
Red heart pill (polypill) – a combination of aspirin, a statin which helps lower cholesterol, an ACE inhibitor and a thiazide to counter high blood pressure. According to the
‘Red Heart Pill’ could help prevent heart attack and stroke! According to the world health organisation, 17 million people die every year from heart attack and stroke. What if
Depression found to increase the risk of heart failure Heart patients who become depressed are found to have a higher risk of developing heart failure. Heart disease affects
Gene mutation that burns fat faster! The study which uncovered a gene mutation which burns fat faster, was conducted on 809 members of the Old Order Amish community.
How does mannitol cause transient volume expansion? Mannitol being an osmotically active agent draws fluid from the extravascular compartment into the vascular compartment. This causes transient volume expansion
Renin angiotensin aldosterone axis Decreased blood flow to the kidneys cause them to secrete renin. Renin increases the production of angiotensin, a potent vasoconstrictor which causes contraction of
