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    Understand Aneurysms

    By on Monday, June 1st, 2009 | 3 Comments

       What Exactly Is An Aneurysm? Your arteries perform a critical job: they transport blood from your heart to all other areas throughout your body. Under normal circumstances, the arterial wall is strong enough to support the corresponding blood pressure. However, if those walls weaken, a rupture or dissection can occur. These are called aneurysms. [...]

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    How Do Pacemakers Work?

    By on Monday, May 11th, 2009 | 2 Comments

    Have you ever wondered how a pacemaker works? An artificial pacemaker is an electronic mechanism which is attached to the heart via tiny wires. The pacemaker is usually implanted through surgery, however temporary external pacemakers are available. The pacemaker sends an electrical pulse to the heart, which stimulates the heart to "beat." This is useful [...]

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