Cardiogenic shock
... shock is the failure of your heart to
pump enough blood to your major organ s to support ... attack , for example - it's no longer able to
pump blood around the body properly. Blood pressure ... blood volume, but the heart is unable to
pump the blood effectively. Symptoms: ... ...
Congestive Heart Failure
... (CHF) is a condition in which the heart cannot
pump enough oxygen ated blood to meet the needs of ... is a condition in which a weakened heart cannot
pump enough blood to body organ s. Since the ... left side of the heart loses its ability to
pump blood efficiently, thereby failing to meet the ...
Dilated cardiomyopathy
... heart becomes weakened and enlarged,and cannot
pump blood efficiently. The decreased heart ... the heart muscle is weakened and cannot
pump effectively. Dilated cardiomyopathy is a ... which the heart muscle is weakened and cannot
pump blood efficiently. Decreased heart function ...
Heart failure
... it and, specifically, failure of the heart to
pump blood with normal efficiency. Heart failure ... is a condition in which a weakened heart cannot
pump enough blood to body organ s. Since the ... in which the heart loses its ability to
pump blood efficiently. Heart failure . When the ...
Stenosis
... inhibiting the ability of the heart to
pump blood to the body due to the increased force required to
pump blood through the stiff (stenotic) valve(s). ... develops, the heart must work harder to
pump blood through a narrowed opening, causing ...
Ventricle
... 1. Either of the two chambers that contract to
pump blood from the heart . 2. Any of several small ... The left ventricle acts as the body's main
pump for blood . For Your Information Books ... ... The two large lower chambers of the heart that
pump blood to the lungs and to the rest of the ...
Asymptomatic
... carotid atherosclerosis study. Acat 1 intra -aortic balloon
pump Intra -aortic balloon
pump (replaces the KAAT II PLUS model) used with the NarrowFlex catheter ...
Breastfeeding
... expressing milk for storage to use once you return to work. Initially,
pump once a day. Breastfeeding practices: The practices to be followed in ... baby's liver expel bilirubin . During this time, you should continue to
pump your breast milk so that you can quickly re-establish nursing . An ...
Dialysis
... about the size of a large tele vision . This machine has three main jobs:
pump blood and monitor flow for safety clean wastes from blood monitor ... can be provided by implanted devices such as the intra -aortic balloon
pump (IABP) and the left ventricular assist device (LVAD). Many patients ...
Epilepsy
... warfarin (for preventing blood clots ) are increase by some of the proton
pump inhibitors. The absorption of the antifungal drugs ketoconazole and itraconazole are reduced by proton
pump inhibitors. Tincture The homoeopathic tincture, 6x has previously been ...
Fits
... for the artificial rectal sphincter ) A pressure regulating balloon A
pump that inflates the cuff ... This formula fits very well with the basic ... the urethra , a small balloon reservoir placed in the abdomen , and a
pump placed in the scrotum . The female condom is made of polyurethane (a ...
Heart
... up with the demands on it and, specifically, failure of the heart to
pump blood with normal efficiency. Heart MRI Definition: Heart ... heart failure , is a disorder in which the heart loses its ability to
pump blood efficiently. Heart Key Points for This Section Childhood ...
Heart Attack
... in several ways: If too much muscle dies, the heart is not able to
pump enough blood to the rest of the body. Damage to the heart cells that ... a heart attack , some people have heart failure or reduced ability to
pump blood from the left ventricle of the heart (ejection fraction) ...
Insulin C
... an abnormally large amount of insulin c irculating. Cozmo insulin
pump Small (about the size of a cell phone), lightweight, programmable device ... injected under the skin using a syringe, or in some cases, an infusion
pump delivers the insulin c ontinuously. It is not available in an oral form. ...
Scrotum
... of breath. A man can fill the cylinder with fluid by squeezing a small
pump that's embedded in his scrotum . Thanks to recent advances, today's ... a pressure-regulating balloon (placed in the abdomen ), and a control
pump (placed in the labium or scrotum ). Fertility Centre, additional ...
Symptomatic
... carotid atherosclerosis study. Acat 1 intra -aortic balloon
pump Intra -aortic balloon
pump (replaces the KAAT II PLUS model) used with the NarrowFlex catheter ...
Arrhythmia
... Arrhythmia s are deviations from the normal cadence of the heart beat, which cause the heart to
pump improperly. Arrhythmia Related Category: Pathology (rth´m), disturbance in the rate or rhythm of the heart beat. Arrhythmia s , ...
Arrhythmias
... Arrhythmias are deviations from the normal cadence of the heart beat, which cause the heart to
pump improperly. Arrhythmias , atria l: Abnormal heart rhythm due to electrical disturbances in the atria (the upper chambers of the heart ) or ...
Aspiration
... to check for cancer cells. mammary aspiration specimen cytology test (MASCT; a.k.a. MAS cytology test) Noninvasive modified breast
pump obtains nipple aspirate fluid (NAF) from nonpregnant, nonlactating, premenopausal women for cytologic testing. Menstrual aspiration ' This ...
Atria
... of breath, fatigue and stroke . The condition is increasingly common with advancing age. ATRIA - The thin-walled chambers of the heart that
pump blood into the ventricle s. Consists of right atrium and left atrium. [ Med Help International ] [ Search ] [ Ask the Doctor Forums ] ... ...
Bradycardia
... heart rate is too fast (known as a tachycardia ), too slow (known as a bradycardia ) or very irregular, the heart won't work as an efficient
pump and de liver all the blood the body needs. If the heart beats less than 60 times per minute, the heart rate is considered slow ( ...
Brain attack
... disruption of blood flow to the brain, in this case because of a blood clot . Ventricle s The two large lower chambers of the heart that
pump blood to the lungs and to the rest of the body. Physician s have begun to call it a " brain attack " to stress that getting treatment ...
Breast Feeding
... your baby from the breast with the abscess for about 2 weeks. You may continue to nurse from the other breast . In the meantime, use a breast
pump to remove milk from the infected breast . This may include taking small amount of formula from a bottle or breast feeding with mom. The ...
Breast milk
... and effective antibody in sites other than mucosa l tissue s, such as the central nervous system . During this time, you should continue to
pump your breast milk so that you can quickly re-establish nursing . Excessive production of breast milk . galactosemia A disease present at ...
Breasts
... are present. Mastectomy The surgical removal of the breast . "When I returned to work after my baby was born, my (female!) boss forbade me to
pump my breasts , even in the privacy of my own office," recounts Buffie Nelson, mother of two, from Rio Rancho, N.M. Development of breasts , and ...
Cardiac arrest
... shock , severe allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ), drug overdose, and trauma . Cardiac arrest — the sudden failure of the heart to
pump blood — claims 200,000 to 400,000 lives each year in the United States. cardiac arrest prolonged and profound hypoglycemia (an ...
Cardiomyopathy
... Cardiomyopathy is any disease of the heart muscle in which the heart loses its ability to
pump blood effectively. In some instances, the heart rhythm is disturbed, leading to irregular heart beats, called arrhythmias or dysrhythmia. ...
Cerebral palsy
... have lower birth weights and are susceptible to other complications such as cerebral palsy , ... intra thecal baclofen therapy Small
pump and drug reservoir implanted under the abdominal skin , which delivers Lioresal Intra thecal (baclofen) into the spinal fluid for treatment ...
Catheter
... , intermittent catheter ization may be necessary. This involves inserting a catheter to empty the bladder , usually several times a day. A
pump (valve which controls flow of fluid) is attached to the catheter to keep the fluid away from the brain. The doctor may need to thread a tube ( ...
Chloride
... dinners contain high amounts of sodium . Too much of it makes you thirst y, and when you drink more fluid, your heart has to work harder to
pump the fluid through your body. LY353381 hydro chloride A hormone substance used in the treatment of some types of cancer . lycopene ...
Circulation
... through the heart Definition: Heart failure , also called congestive heart failure , is a disorder in which the heart loses its ability to
pump blood efficiently. Circulation refers to the flow of blood around the body from the heart to vital organ s. Circulation can fail due ...
Collapsed lung
... types of heart disease . pneumothorax , or collapsed lung congestive heart failure , a condition in which the weakened heart is unable to
pump enough blood to body organ s heart disease , and abnormalities in any of the heart valves adjustment to a high altitude ... It has the ...
Colposcopy
... Congestive heart failure A buildup of fluid in the lungs or extremities, or both (especially the legs). This occurs if the heart cannot
pump the blood adequately. ...
Compress
... poor-fitting shoes. Symptoms: ... PulStar compress ion device for DVT prophylaxis Easy application wrap device used in conjunction with PAS
pump unit to provide intermittent limb compress ion as prophylaxis against deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in bedridden patients and those undergoing ... ...
Cor pulmonale
... of prolonged high blood pressure in the veins or arteries in your lungs , cor pulmonale occurs when the right side of your heart can't
pump hard enough to compete with the lungs ' increased blood pressure . PREVIOUS ... congenital heart disease cor pulmonale pulmonary fibrosis ...
Cyst
... ... Congestive heart failure A buildup of fluid in the lungs or extremities, or both (especially the legs). This occurs if the heart cannot
pump the blood adequately. Cyst An accumulation of fluid or semisolid material within a sac . There is no cyst in the life cycle, so ...
Cystitis
... ... Congestive heart failure A buildup of fluid in the lungs or extremities, or both (especially the legs). This occurs if the heart cannot
pump the blood adequately. Cyst An accumulation of fluid or semisolid material within a sac . Cystitis An ... ...
Degenerative joint disease
... common long-term complication of Paget's disease . Heart failure . Unusually extensive Paget's disease may force your heart to work harder to
pump blood to the affected areas of your body. Osteoarthritis , sometimes called degenerative joint disease and osteoarthrosis, is characterized ...
Digoxin
... an antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections ... Digoxin — Helps strengthen the heart muscle , enabling it to
pump more efficiently Potassium -sparing Diuretics — Helps the body retain potassium , an important mineral that is often lost when taking ...
Dyspnea
... ( menstrual cramps ) Dyspareunia in older women Dysplasia , cervical (see also Cervical dysplasia ) * Dyspnea ... the heart cannot
pump adequate blood to meet the metabolic needs of the body. Additionally, a small number of patients have an enlarged heart with no known cause. An ...