When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
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According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, lung disease is the third leading killer in the United States, responsible for one in seven deaths. It is the leading cause of death among infants under the age of one year.
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Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.
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Limit intake of red meat and dairy products made with whole milk. Choose skim milk, low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Limit fried food. Use healthy oils when cooking.
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Colchicine is a highly poisonous alkaloid originally extracted from a type of saffron plant that is used mainly to treat gout.
HEART
Anatomy of Heart
The heart: (a) coronary arteries and veins
Venous return to the heart and blood flow to the lungs.
Heart
Location of the heart in the mediastinum of the throrax