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Contract JAo. N01 -HH-8-1388, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Division of Heart and Vascular Diseases, Bethesda, Md. 

The American Dietetic Association, the American Heart Association, and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute recommend 142—198 g (5—7 02) of lean, trimmed meat daily. It was also pointed out that trimmed meat, especially red meat, provides large amounts of essential nutrients such as iron, 2inc, vitamin balanced protein. The idea that the risk of CHD and cancer can be greatiy reduced by avoiding a meat-centered diet have prompted... 

Cardiomyopathy. Cardiomyopathy, or diseased heart muscle, may reach a point at which the heart can no longer function. It arises from a combination of factors, including hypertension, arrhythmias, and valve disease. Other problems, such as congestive heart failure, cause the interrelated heart—lung system to break down. Because the heart can no longer adequately pump, duid builds up in the lungs and other areas. 

In contrast, the total artificial heart (TAH) is designed to overtake the function of the diseased natural heart. While the patient is on heart—lung bypass, the natural ventricles are surgically removed. Polyurethane cuffs are then sutured to the remaining atha and to two other blood vessels that connect with the heart. 

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Histamine is a substance present in various tissues of die body, such as die heart, lungs, gastric mucosa, and skin (Pig. 36-1). The highest concentration of histamine is found in die basophil (a type of white blood cell) and mast cells diat are found near capillaries. Histamine is produced in response to injury. It acts on areas such as die vascular system and smooth muscle, producing dilatation of arterioles and an increased permeability of capillaries and venules. Dilatation of die arterioles results in localized redness. An increase in die permeability of... 

Brown G. Acetaminophen-induced hypotension. Heart Lung 1996 25(2) 137-140. 

This work was supported by grants from The British Heart Foundation (BS-5), The Wellcome Trust, and The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (HL-37278). 

Grundy SM, Cleeman JI, Daniels SR, et al. Diagnosis and management of the metabolic syndrome an American Heart Association/ National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Scientific Statement. Circulation 2005 112( 17) 2735 2752. 

Adapted from National Institutes of Health, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. National Asthma Education and Prevention Program. 

Adapted from National Institutes of Health, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. National Asthma and Education Prevention Program. Expert Panel Report. Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma. Update on Selected Topics 2002. http //www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/asthma/asthmafullrpt.pdf accessed August 2005 used with permission. 

Cyclosporine and tacrolimus are calcineurin inhibitors that are administered as part of immunosuppressive regimens in kidney, liver, heart, lung, and bone marrow transplant recipients. In addition, they are used in autoimmune disorders such as psoriasis and multiple sclerosis. The pathophysiologic mechanism for ARF is renal vascular vasoconstriction.41 It often occurs within the first 6 to 12 months of treatment, and can be reversible with dose reduction or drug discontinuation. Risk factors include high dose, elevated trough blood concentrations, increased age, and concomitant therapy with other nephrotoxic drugs.41 Cyclosporine and tacrolimus are extensively metabolized by... 

The increased serum phosphorus binds to calcium in the serum, which leads to deposition of hydroxyapatite crystals throughout the body. The calcium-phosphorus (Ca-P) product reflects serum solubility. A Ca-P product greater than 75 mg2/dL2 promotes crystal deposition in the joints and eye, leading to arthritis and conjunctivitis, respectively. Soft tissue deposition primarily affects the coronary arteries of the heart, lungs, and vascular tissue and is associated with a Ca-P product greater than 55 mg2/dL2.36 The Ca-P product has been associated with increased mortality37 and is a risk factor for calcification of vascular and soft tissues.35... 

Hyperlipidemia is seen in up to 60% of heart, lung, and renal transplant patients and greater than 30% of liver transplant patients.64 66 As a result of elevated cholesterol levels, transplant recipients are not only at an increased risk of atherosclerotic events, but emerging evidence also shows an association between hyperlipidemia and allograft vasculopathy.66 Hyperlipidemia, along with other types of cardiovascular disease, is now one of the primary causes of morbidity and mortality in long-term transplant survivors.67... 

Embolic phenomena (emboli affect the heart, lungs, abdomen, or extremities)... 

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