A 70-year-old woman with a history of hypertension, diabetes and renal disease presented to the emergency department complaining of diffuse weakness for 24 hours. On examination, vital signs showed a normal temperature, pulse 100 beats/min, respiratory rate 25 breaths/min, pulse oximetry 97%, ...
Arterial blood pressure Systolic (mmHg) 116–145 Diastolic (mmHg) 76–97 Heart rate (beats/min) 296–388 Cardiac output (mL/min) 10–80 Blood volume (mL/kg) 64 Pulmonary Respiration (Breaths/min) 100–140 Tidal Volume (mL) 1.1–2.5 Compliance (mL/cm H2O) 0.3–0.9 Resistance (cm ...
Normal lung samples from a 68-year-old, nonsmoking woman were obtained by B. Mullen, Pathology Department, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto. Cell Culture, Metabolic Labeling, and Immunoprecipitation Activated monocytes were prepared from peripheral blood of patients and controls, by adherence to plastic...
MmHg represents the height to which the pressure in the blood vessels can push a column of mercury in a manometer or sphygmomanometer, which are devices used to measure blood pressure. When a blood pressure reading is taken, two pressure levels are measured: systolic (the pressure during a hea...
What is the normal blood pressure of a 45-year-old man with type 2 diabetes? What are the normal forced expiratory flow rate measurements in a healthy male and female 20 to 30 years of age? Which organ has no blood vessels in our body?
At 14 years old, your body is constantly changing, trading the features of childhood for those of adulthood. With changes in height and appearance come changes in weight. It can be difficult to decide what's an appropriate weight for you given the range of body types among people your age...
One study found that a prolactin level of less than 5 ng/mL in women of reproductive age may increase a woman’s risk ofmetabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a group of medical conditions, including high blood pressure and high blood triglycerides, that collectively increase your risk of he...
changes in hormones throughout the menstrual cycle (period a woman menstruates she may be more constipated due to higher progesterone levels) pregnancy hormonal medications feeling more stressed rushing or leaving too little time for a healthy bathroom routine ...
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Menopause usually occurs around the age of 49 and is diagnosed when a woman has not had a period for twelve months (Gonçalves et al., 2016). During menopause, many women experience a variety of signs and symptoms, including reduced cognitive functions. It can be a nuisance and reduce ...