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Anger
Anger An emotional state that may range in intensity from mild irritation to intense fury and rage. Anger has physical effects including raising the heart rate and blood pressure and the levels of adrenaline and noradrenaline.
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Anger
An emotional state that may range in intensity from mild irritation to intense fury and rage. Anger has physical effects including raising the heart rate and blood pressure and the levels of adrenaline and noradrenaline.
Heart
The hollow, muscular organ responsible for pumping blood through the circulatory system.
Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
Adrenaline
Or epinephrine. One of two chemicals (the other is norepinephrine) released by the adrenal gland that increases the speed and force of heartbeats. It dilates the airways to improve breathing and narrows blood vessels in the skin and intestine so that an increased flow of blood reaches the muscles and allows them to cope with the demands of exercise.
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Angel Medical Center
The Angel Medical Center is a hospital in Franklin North Carolina, United States.
Angel Salazar Memorial General Hospital
The Angel Salazar Memorial General Hospital is a hospital in Antique, Philippines.
Angel View Children's Hospital
The Angel View Children's Hospital is a hospital in Desert Hot Springs, California, United States.
Angeles doctors
All doctors near Angeles, the Philippines. Doctors who can assist a patient in Angeles.
Angelman Syndrome
Angelman syndrome (AS) is neurological disorder in which severe learning difficulties are associated with a characteristic facial appearance and behavior.
Angers doctors
All doctors near Angers, France. Doctors who can assist a patient in Angers.
Angers University Hospital
The Angers University Hospital is a hospital in Angers, France.
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Aneurysm, thoracic
"An aneurysm situated within the thorax (chest). See: Aneurysm, aortic. An aneurysm is a localized widening (dilatation) of an artery, vein, or the heart. At the area of an aneurysm, there is typically a bulge and the wall is weakened and may rupture. The word ""aneurysm"" comes from the Greek ""aneurysma"" meaning ""a widening."" "
Aneurysm, venous
"An aneurysm involving a vein. As opposed to an arterial aneurysm or a cardiac aneurysm. An aneurysm is a localized widening (dilatation) of an artery, vein, or the heart. At the area of an aneurysm, there is typically a bulge and the wall is weakened and may rupture. The word ""aneurysm"" comes from the Greek ""aneurysma"" meaning ""a widening."""
Aneurysmal bruit
A blowing sound heard over an aneurysm, a widening of a vessel. Bruit is French for noise.
Anfinsen
See: Anfinsen, Christian Boehmer, Jr.
Anfinsen, Christian Boehmer, Jr.
American biochemist who shared the 1972 Nobel Prize for work that helped explain the structure and composition of proteins in living cells.
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Angiitis
See: Vasculitis.
Angiitis, allergic granulomatous
See: Churg-Strauss syndrome.
Angina trachealis
This has nothing whatsoever to do with the usual type of angina (angina pectoris) which is chest pain of cardiac origin. Angina trachealis is more commonly known as croup. This is an infection of the larynx, trachea, and the bronchial tubes, that occurs mainly in children. It is usually caused by viruses, less often by bacteria. Symptoms include a cough that sounds like a barking seal and a harsh crowing sound during inhaling.
Angina, exudative
This has nothing whatsoever to do with the usual type of angina (angina pectoris) which is chest pain of cardiac origin. Angina trachealis is more commonly known as croup.
Angina, Prinzmetal
Chest pain due to a coronary artery spasm, a sudden constriction of one of the vessels that supply the heart muscle with blood rich in oxygen. This deprives the heart muscle of blood and oxygen. Coronary artery spasm can be triggered by emotional stress, medicines, street drugs (cocaine) or exposure to cold. Treatments include beta-blocker medications and, classically, nitroglycerin to open up the coronary arteries.
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