The heart features four types of valves which regulate the flow of blood through the heart. These valves have been clearly shown in the labeled diagram of the heart. They permit blood flow in one direction only, and prevent backflow of blood. The four types of valves are: Tricuspid Valve T...
Joins with the corresponding common iliac vein to become the inferior vena cava Internal iliac vein: responsible for the majority of pelvic venous drainage External iliac vein: Continuation proximally of the femoral vein Primarily drains lower extremities Arteries and veins of the pelvis Image by ...
Omega-3 PUFAs come in several forms but eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) have been most widely investigated with regard to their cardiovascular benefits. In this regard, the American Heart Association (AHA) has endorsed their nutritional value for the secondary prevention ...
Figure 1. Schematic diagram of the automated synthesis on GE FX-N Pro Module. Figure 2. A representative HPLC profile for (A) compound [18F]1b; (B) co-injected with the non-radioactive standard. Solid line, in-line radiodetector; blue line, UV detector at 254 nm. 2.2...
However, upon its exclusion from the health risk class, we observed that words related to ‘blood pressure’ and ‘heart disease’ prominently characterize this class, aligning with the typical concerns and focus of the health risk category. In the prevention class, terms such as ‘quarantine’...