Moronacity Health Journal » Popular
Petechiae Causes
The sudden appearance of purplish-red spots forming lines on the skin can be a mind-boggling experience. It may look like a rash, but it is not. Nothing more than a dull ache may accompany this mark and it may heal without consequence; but it could be a sign of something quite serious. Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart. The arteries branch into smaller arteries, and eventually into capillaries, where oxygen and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Hair and Skin, Popular
Why Heart Rate Increases During Exercise—How Cardiovascular Exercise Causes the Pulse Rate to Rise
One of several factors may cause a heart rate increase. Physical activity places several demands on the cardiovascular system, which is why heart rate variability and exercise are closely linked.Muscles use more oxygen and glucose from the blood with increased movement. This produces wastes that decrease blood pH below the normal range causing an increase in heart rate. The heart rate increase delivers blood to the lungs and kidneys more quickly so these … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cardiovascular / Heart Health, Popular
Subchorionic Hemorrhage in Early Pregnancy
Bleeding is quite common during early pregnancy. It usually occurs between weeks five and 10. In his June 23, 2009 eMedicine article, “Subchorionic Hemorrhage,” Avneesh Chhabra, M.D. said that 25% of pregnancies experience vaginal bleeding. While miscarriage is usually thought to be the culprit, sonographic examination often confirms that it is nothing more than a subchorionic hemorrhage. Subchorionic Hemorrhage and Subchorionic Hematoma The gestational sac grows exponentially during early pregnancy. It is not unusual for the … Read entire article »
