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- September 15th, 2009
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simpro has posted a new entry on: Cardiophile
How does mannitol cause transient volume expansion?
Mannitol being an osmotically active agent draws fluid from the extravascular compartment into the vascular compartment. This causes transient volume expansion and may cause pulmonary edema if the car…
- August 5th, 2009
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simpro has posted a new entry on: Cardiophile
Renin angiotensin aldosterone axis
Decrease blood flow to the kidneys cause them to secrete renin. Renin increases the production of angiotensin, a potent vasoconstrictor (causes contraction of smooth muscles of the blood vessels). Spe…
- April 14th, 2009
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simpro has posted a new entry on: Cardiophile
Depression found to increase the risk of heart failure
Heart patients who become depressed are found to have a higher risk of developing heart failure. Heart disease affects millions of people in the world. In a study conducted on people who had a heart…
