Throughout history, plants containing cardiac steroids have been used as heart drugs and as poisons (e.g., in arrows used in combat), emetics, and diuretics.
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More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.
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Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system destroys its own healthy tissues. When this occurs, white blood cells cannot distinguish between pathogens and normal cells.
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The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
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There are over 65,000 known species of protozoa. About 10,000 species are parasitic.
Underwater seal chest drainage device.
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The Three Components of Pain
A pacemaker in a patient’s chest.
Stretch the hip in lateral flexion. Bring the knee toward the chest. Place one hand on the shoulder ...