Heart Essays

Since 1932, cardiac arrhythmias have been treated by the use of pacemakers. According to the article, “The Evolution of Pacemakers”, “An artificial pacemaker is a device that delivers a controlled, rhythmic electric stimulus to the heart muscle in order to maintain an effective cardiac rhythm for long periods of time” …

* The remote diagnosis and treatment of patients by means of telecommunications technology is referred to as Telemedicine. This technology enables medical providers to share data and images using video or wireless technology, and make treatment decisions without in-person examinations. * There are many issues that arise from not seeing …

Abstract: A power supply system using a transcutaneous transformer to power an artificial heart through intact skin is presented in this paper. With the number of cardiac patients increasing dramatically each year, the potential for development of implantable circulatory assist devices is remarkable. Such circulatory assist devices consist of totally …

“Varicose veins are gnarled, enlarged veins. Any vein become varicose, but the veins most commonly affected are those in your legs and feet. That’s because standing and walking upright increases the pressure in the veins of your lower body” (Mayo Clinic, 2011). “Varicose veins are the result of damaged or …

Cardiac transplantation, also called heart transplantation, has evolved into the treatment of choice for many people with severe heart failure (HF) who have severe symptoms despite maximum medical therapy. Survival among cardiac transplant recipients has improved as a result of improvements in treatments that suppress the immune system and prevent …

I saw a photo when I was packing my thinngs,which was me and my grandfather playing together. We look blessed and happy in it.However,he was already passed away few years ago and I missed him so much. Few years ago,in one humid afternnoon,I was walking home from school as usual.The …

Postoperative care of the cardiac surgery patient is challenging in that changes can occur rapidly. The preoperative condition of the patient as well as intraoperative events should be considered in postoperative care. It is essential for the nurse to anticipate the possible complications so that appropriate interventions are initiated in …

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Current treatments are focusing on improving the central cardiopulmonary abnormalities, such as decreased ejection fraction and increased capillary wedge pressure. These are interventions aimed at improving the peripheral changes that occur with congestive heart failure. Exercise is a treatment modality that has been shown to positively …

In this essay I will explain two theories of ageing and the physical and psychological changes which may be associated with it. I will also discuss two major theories of ageing in relation to the development of the individual, discuss the effects on self-esteem and self-confidence to the physical changes …

Introductory Paragraph General Statement: Physical education should be mandatory from K-12 Necessary background information: Physical fitness is important, Physical activity affects you mentally and emotionally in a positive way, there are also social benefits to being physically fit. Essay Focus: To persuade the reader and get them to agree with …