Essays about: "Cardiovascular System"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 69 essays containing the words Cardiovascular System.

  1. 1. Refining the particulate matter airway deposition arising from indoor cooking-related biomass combustion for children in the Haramaya district in Ethiopia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ergonomi och aerosolteknologi

    Author : Kasper Malmborn; [2023]
    Keywords : Air pollution exposure; charcoal; wood; animal dung; low-income setting epidemiology; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: Air pollution, a global issue affecting millions of individuals, is linked to adverse health effects on the respiratory system, but also to e.g., cancer and cardiovascular ailments. In low-income countries, cooking is often conducted by biomass-combustion, causing women and children to be exposed to high levels of indoor air pollution. READ MORE

  3. 2. The functional anatomy of the crocodilian heart

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biologi

    Author : Jennifer Karlsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Anatomy; Cardiac right-to-left shunt; Cog-teeth-like valves; Crocodilian heart; Foramen of Panizza; Hemodynamics; Left aorta;

    Abstract : Crocodiles are ectothermic, intermittent breathing reptiles with low metabolic rates. Additionally, they are diving animals that can stay submerged for long periods, which poses special demands on their cardiovascular system. The crocodilian heart is four-chambered with completely separated ventricles, making it unique among other reptiles. READ MORE

  4. 3. Automatic overcurrent and leakage current sensing in multiple channel NMES systems

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Malin Otter; Bashar Jamal Pati; [2023]
    Keywords : Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation; Current monitoring; Overcurrent sensing; Leakage current sensing; Embedded systems; Instrumentation amplifier; Neuromuskulär elektrisk stimulering; Strömmätning; Överström detektering; Läckström detektering; Inbyggda system; Instrumentförstärkare;

    Abstract : This report presents the development, implementation, and testing of a current monitor system that is specifically developed for testing a neuromuscular electrical stimulation system (NMES). The NMES system, developed by KTH and its academic and industrial partners Karolinska institute and Matrix Muscle Support, incorporates advanced features aimed at preventing cardiovascular diseases. READ MORE

  5. 4. Att motverka luftemboli vid transfusion av blodprodukter : en pilotstudie av produkten AirVault

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Amanda Nordgren; Marie-Louise Sund; [2023]
    Keywords : AirVault; blodtransfusion; FFP; hund; luftbildning; luftemboli; pRBC;

    Abstract : En blodtransfusion kan vara en livsnödvändig behandling vid akut blodförlust, anemi och vid vissa blödarsjukdomar. Att ge blodtransfusioner är dock inte helt riskfritt, en potentiell fara är att det kan bildas luftbubblor i blodet inom aggregatslangarna enligt Henrys lag. READ MORE

  6. 5. Anestesi och analgesi av akut sjuka hundar i Sverige – Rutiner och tillvägagångssätt på svenska smådjurskliniker

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Kristin Svensson; [2023]
    Keywords : anesthesia; anesthetic protocol; analgesia; ASA; NSAID; pyometra; dogs;

    Abstract : Anestesi av akut sjuka hundar innebär i regel olika anpassningar, vilka till stor del sker genom valet av anestesi- och analgesiläkemedel. De flesta typer av anestesiläkemedel har negativa kardiovaskulära effekter, medan NSAID-preparat ibland kan påverka bland annat njurarna och magtarmkanalen. READ MORE