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UNIT 3: INTERNAL SYSTEMS AND REGULATION

Chapter 7: Circulation and Blood

7.7 Heart Sounds
7.9 Variation in Cardiovascular Output
Chapter 7 Review

 

7.7 Heart Sounds

Artificial Hearts and Transplants   Page (264, #10 )

From the University of Pittsburgh: The McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, this page lists links to on-line resources about artificial hearts, heart and lung transplants. The page includes links to pictures as well as reports, research papers and issues of ethics. Browse the links selectively for the desired information.

Medmarket.com - Products   Page (264, #10 )

Did you know that there was a machine available to help you exercise if you are in a wheel chair? This and many other products are listed on this page from MedMarket.com. The list is extensive. Browse through some of the products then use the associated links to learn more about the device.

MEDEC   Page (264, #10 )

MEDEC, Canada's Medical Device Technology Companies, is the source of this Web site about new medical technologies in Canada. Inlcuded on the site is information about new products, press releases, a list of regulations about medical devices, and links to organizations related to medical devices.

 

Emerging Technologies   Page (264, #10 )

From the US Food and Drug Administration, (the regulatory authority permitting use of any new technology), this article outlines emerging technologies and some of the benefits and issues that arise from them. It includes stories and cases where some of these technologies are already in use.

7.9 Variation in Cardiovascular Output

Performance and Potential   Page (271, EAI )

From the Conference Board of Canada, an analysis and discussion paper on the future of Canada's social network. The paper devotes a large amount of space to the debate on Health Care reform and some of the issues that impact on it including lifestyle choices. Browse the paper for the information required. Please note that you must register for access to this article.

The Costs of Health Care   Page (271, EAI )

From the on line library of the Society of Actuaries, a discussion paper on the costs of health care and the factors affecting those costs. This paper gives plenty of facts and figures on the factors affecting the cost of health care and the consequences to the system.

Smoking   Page (271, EAI )

From the University of Alabama Faculty of Dentistry, a discussion paper on the role of smoking and its effects on general and dental health. Browse for your information.

Chapter 7 Review

Xenotransplantation   Page (279, #29 )

From Columbia University, a discussion paper on the ethics of xenotransplantation. Organ and blood transplantations are discussed and some of the dilemmas facing practitioners are mentioned.

Human Diseases and Disorders   Page (279, #30 )

The Health Canada Index Page for information on known human diseases and disorders. Click the link for Cardiovascular to learn more about these diseases, statistics on their incidence and the factors that contribute to them.

Blood Transfusions   Page (279, #29 )

The National Consultative Bioethics Committee of France has prepared this report looking at the whole issue of transfusions and the ethics involved. The report is detailed and lengthy.

Blood Alternatives   Page (279, #29 )

A short article from the University of California Davis discussing some of the benefits and risks of using cow blood as a substitute for human blood.

Cardiovascular Health   Page (279, #30 )

An excellent Web site prepared by the Calgary Region Health Authority. It has pages of information on all aspects of cardiovascular health. Browse each of the links to find out more about your topic.

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare: Cardiovascular Health   Page (279, #30 )

From the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, this site discusses issues pertaining to cardiovascular health. Browse each of the links to learn more about different aspects of this topic.