Mitral valve repair is a cardiac surgery procedure to treat mitral valve stenosis (narrowing) or regurgitation (leakage). The mitral valve is between the heart's left atrium and left ventricle. The mitral valve has two flaps, or cusps. Blood after picking the oxygen from the lungs flows through the pulmonary veins, to the left atrium of the heart. Once the left atrium gets filled with blood, the mitral valve opens to allow blood to flow from the left atrium into the left ventricle. It...

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In the world of bodybuilding contest dieting, there are two big players. The first is Clenbuterol, an adrenergic agonist that stimulates the central nervous system to lose weight. The other, ECA, is a stack of ephedrine, aspirin, and caffeine, which work together to create a synergistic thermogenic effect in the body. Bodybuilding, fitness, and figure competitors to shed body fat and maintain high energy levels when preparing for a contest commonly use them...

Anal Bleaching, Vaginal Bleaching, Nipple Bleaching, Genital Bleaching and Underarm Bleaching - if it is on your body it can be lightened. Don't believe me? When you are done reading this article, do a search for any of these phrases and you will find a variety of products to choose from as well as a large amount of reviews from consumers who have purchased and used skin bleaching creams on the most sensitive areas on their body.

The reality is that we live in a world that...

What is Shingles - Herpes Zoster: Shingles (known also as Herpes Zoster) is a very sore, rash caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. It affects a limited area of the body and skin. Not only can it be very painful but it can also make you feel weak, tired and many even cause severe depression.

What causes Shingles - Herpes Zoster: You can only get shingles if you have previously had chickenpox. After having chickenpox the virus lies dormant in the nerves, and...

The name known for relief has gone topical it's Ibuprofen Cream

Many people have chosen oral Ibuprofen for relief for years but now they can experience the same lasting pain relief with Ibuprofen Cream. When applied over a few days time you will notice the relief of pain in your knees, back and shoulders or legs and joints. The pain we experience can stop us from doing what we like to do and what we need to do now you can experience the same great pain relief you are used to...

Neuralgia is a general term for nerve pain affecting the peripheral nerves. Neuralgia often results in head and neck pain that is spasmodic, and is an extremely painful disorder that can completely destroy a person's quality of life. The most common cause of neuralgia is neuritis, an inflammation of the nerves that can be caused by injury. There are several types of neuralgia, namely trigeminal, postherpetic (caused by shingles) and occipital. The nerves affected by neuralgia are...

Finding the right power for your reading glasses just got a whole lot easier. It used to be that people would put on any pair of readers, not paying attention to which power they need, and use their arm as an auto focuser.

Have you ever noticed someone at the restaurant struggling to see the menu? They pull out a pair of glasses to ease their eyes. But two seconds later, grab the candle to help them see even better. Then move their arm back and forth as an auto focuser. This...

Colloidal silver can be taken orally, through a nebulizer, or topically. Orally simply means ingesting the colloid in measured teaspoons or tablespoons. A nebulizer is a device that turns the product into a fine mist, allowing you inhale it directly into your lungs. Topically means applying the product directly to the infected area.

It can be difficult to estimate the exact colloidal silver dosage needed as silver concentrations can vary from colloid to colloid. So there...

Effexor is a prescription medicine that is licensed to treat depression in adults. It is a new class of anti-depressant medications that affects chemical messengers within the brain. These chemical messengers are called neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, dopamine, and nor epinephrine. Neurotransmitters are manufactured by nerve cells and are released by the cells. The neurotransmitters travel to nearby nerve cells and cause the cells to become more or less active. Many experts...

Vaso - Vagal Syncope

The exact mechanism of syncope is still under study. In this condition, there appears to be a transitory fall in blood pressure due to the failure of peripheral resistance. This momentary fall in blood pressure causes a decreased flow of blood to the brain, leading to syncope, during which time there is a transient/brief form of unconsciousness, and the patient may fall to the ground, if he remains standing, i.e., does not sit, or lie immediately. Before...