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What long-term effects on the heart would result from a damaged valve?
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This causes the heart to make a gurgling sound that is called a heart murmer.
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Lesions that form on heart valves after damage by infection?
Endocarditis is a lesion that forms on heart valves after being damaged by infection. It is the inflammation of the inner layer of the heart.
If stomach acid enters the esophagus it can result in?
Stomach acid has a pH between 1.5 and 3.5. It can be strong enough to "burn a hole in a rug". The tissues of the esophagus are not suited to that much acid and will be damaged. We often call this "heart burn" See link below:
What happens when coronary circulation is prevented in humans?
When coronary circulation is prevented in humans the result is a heart attack. The function of the coronary circulation is to nourish tissues of the heart.
Can valvular heart disease caused by rheumatic fever be cured?
Permanent scarring of one or more heart valves is a possibility and may require surgery to repair or replace damaged valves. In severe cases, rheumatic fever can lead to death from heart failure.
What happens when the valves between the atria and the ventricles get damaged?
Damage to te atrioventricular valves can have many forms but in general it will either allow the backflow of blood from the ventricle to the atrium or block the flow from the atrium to the ventricle. Either way the damage will result in less efficient flow of blood through the heart and thus a the rest of the body.
What are coronary artries?
Coronary arteries are the vessels that provide blood supply to the heart muscle itself. If they are blocked or damaged, a heart attack may result.
How is alcohol and marijuana bad for you?
Alcoholic use effects the body in many ways. If used before age 21, it can cause certain brain abnormalities, and brain damage. Eventually, certain adverse consequences would begin, including, but not limited to: - Alcoholism (Addiction to Alcohol) - Liver disease - Cirrhosis - Sexual dysfunction - Heart disease - Increased risk of cancer - Increased risk of CNS Damage (Central Nervous System) with sustained use. These are only some of the physical effects that sustained, longterm alcohol abuse/addiction. There are more physical and psychiatric effects that longterm alcohol abuse/addiction could cause, including, but not limited to: - Anxiety - Depression - Psychosis There is no scientific evidence suggesting that there are any major longterm effects to be experienced with longterm marijuana use to date.
Are longterm health risks of menopause more likely to occur after premature menopause?
Premature menopause increases the risk of longterm health risks, osteoporosis and heart disease, associated with menopause.
What are the side effects associated with using buckthorn?
Large doses can cause nausea, vomiting and gastrointestinal spasms. Longterm use can cause potassium imbalances, in rare cases can cause heart irregularities, edema and other serious health reactions.
How Can stem cells repair a damaged heart?
Stem cells can repair a damaged heart by turning into new cardiac cells to replace the damaged tissue.
What would result if the sympathetic system was damaged?
There is no sympathetic system in your body. The closest thing to emotions or feelings is arguably either the heart, brain, or soul.
What are the symptoms of overdose of substances with depressive effects?
Substances with depressive effects may dangerously slow the breathing and heart rate, lower the body temperature, and result in general unresponsiveness.
How does having a heart attack effect the heart?
"no! the liver!" heart tissue is damaged.
Why do you have bone over the heart?
To protect your heart like if someone punches you, your heart will not be damaged
Can injuries hurt the heart?
Injuries to the heart are very dangerous and can easily result in death, although with immediate medical care, it is sometimes possible to save a person whose heart is injured. Doctors can even transplant a new heart, to replace a damaged heart. Nonetheless, many people die as a result of heart failure. It is a common cause of death.
Nature of work an cardiovasculsr surgeon?
These surgeons are experts of the heart and important arteries. They tend to repair damaged heart valves and damaged coronary vessels.
What of the effects could result from activation of the sympathetic nervous system?
A prominent class of motor neurons in the sympathetic nervous system are involved with vasoconstriction also with an increase in the heart rate.
