The study of the physiology and pathology of the cardiovascular system
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How is the blood volume of a living organism measured without killing it?
How is the blood-volume of an organism measured without killing it? NOTE: The blood-volume of an organism is defined as the total volume of blood present inside that organism.
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How does sodium in one's diet affect blood pressure?
Due to high blood pressure, my doctor has recommended I go on a low-sodium diet. So, that got me wondering what it is about sodium that drives this recommendation?
What does sodium do to a body ...
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Can stress echocardiography show coronary blood flow difference before and after exercise?
Stress echocardiography means a pair of cardiac ultrasound imaging examinations, before and after exercise. I assume that coronary blood flow is increased after exercise. Is cardiac ultrasound ...
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What's seen when stress echocardiography shows ischaemia? Can this happen without angina?
What can be seen on the screen when stress echocardiography suggests ischaemia? Can this happen without chest pain?
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