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Protective Hearts

Author : D.S. Williams

Publisher : Next Chapter

Page : 487 pages

File Size : 49,64 MB

Release : 2022-01-14

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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Finn is the only surviving victim of the Chicago Heart Ripper. Struggling to come to terms with what happened, she fights against the amnesia that prevents her from identifying the serial killer. Caleb Sheppard is determined to protect Finn. He suspects that there is more to the prolific serial killer than meets the eye; why did he leave Finn alive? With the Ripper on their heels, they race against time to retrieve Finn's memories, keep her out of the murderer's clutches, and discover the secrets of his identity. What Finn does not realize is that Caleb is hiding secrets of his own - some of which she might not be able to accept.



Adaptive Protection of the Heart

Author : Felix Z. Meerson

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 308 pages

File Size : 25,38 MB

Release : 2019-08-15

Category : Medical

ISBN : 100069674X

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Published in 1991: This book explores the possibilities of protecting the heart against stress and ischemia through adaptation to intermittent hypoxia or to mild, nondamaging stress exposure. These possibilities are based on studies that show an increase in the potency and efficiency of stress-limiting systems when subjected to repeated stress actions, adaptation to high altitude hypoxia, or adaptation to increased physical loads. Any stress reaction is coupled with an activation of central and local stress-limiting systems, such as GABA-ergic, opioidergic, and serotonergic systems in the brain, as well as antioxidants, prostaglandins, and adenosine in executory organs. The book also presents the use of metabolites of stress-limiting systems rather than adaptation as a means to prevent cardiac arrythmias. It also discusses genetically determined deficiencies of stress-limiting systems and their role in the etiology of stress-induced diseases. Cardiologists and researchers studying stress and its effect on cardiovascular systems will find this book extremely useful.





Hearts Entwined

Author : D.S. Williams

Publisher : Next Chapter

Page : 1022 pages

File Size : 28,51 MB

Release : 2023-06-16

Category : Fiction

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A collection of three contemporary romance novels by D.S. Williams, Julia Sutton & Lorna Read, now available in one volume! Tokens Of My Confection: Life hasn’t been easy for Cady Caldwell, but there has always been one thing to keep her going: protecting her younger sisters and making sure their lives are happy. Escaping her abusive marriage, Cady is shunted off to the small town of Garrison, Montana, to live with her paternal grandmother. Now, it seems that her two younger sisters, and an equally determined grandmother, are determined on looking after her... and getting her to live again. Cocktails, Wedding Bells and Summer Madness: When Rose's best friend arrives home from a ten year around-the-world trip, her comfortable existence is thrown into disarray. Persuaded to take on the role of Matron of Honour, she's promised sun, sea, sand and a rousing good time at the wedding. But can she cope with her fear of flying, mosquitoes, men, and everything else that takes her out of her comfort zone - and survive a ten day holiday with an over-excited bride to be, a bossy bridesmaid and a moody, enigmatic best man? Half A Rainbow: After a disastrous affair, artist Leah Mason plans to reinvent herself in a small Cornish village where nothing ever happens. But life is in St. Jofra is far from quiet, and soon Leah befriends her neighbour Nat, and crosses paths with the handsome doctor Joshua Gray. When an old friend tracks her down, Leah is forced to confront all the things she wanted to forget. But will she find love?



Principles of Pulmonary Protection in Heart Surgery

Author : Edmo Atique Gabriel

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 435 pages

File Size : 23,4 MB

Release : 2010-10-05

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1849963088

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Over the past ?fty years, advanced techniques and strategies have arisen in the ?eld of myocardial protection. Meticulous trials, focusing on pulmonary protection during heart surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), have been missing. This te- book is intended to serve as a useful tool to spread information on strategies for lung protection during heart surgery with CPB. Emphasis on pulmonary protection will be turned to lung perfusion as an adjunct for minimizing the deleterious effects of pulmonary ischemia-reperfusion injury in heart surgery. Many renowned authors have contributed by presenting their expe- ence on lung perfusion in basic research and clinical trials. Furthermore, they have enlightened the quality of this textbook with new ideas, concepts, and future perspectives. The scope of this textbook is of interest to different professionals, such as card- vascular surgeons, pulmonary surgeons, transplantation physicians, cardiothoracic anesthesiologists, intensive care physicians, cardiothoracic fellows, radiologists, basic sciences physicians, cardiologists, pulmonary medicine physicians, perfusi- ists, nurses, students, and researchers. This textbook has 7 sections, aimed at addressing general and speci?c aspects of pulmonary protection during heart surgery with CPB. The ?rst section on general concepts provides information about anatomic, physiologic, histologic, molecular, and radiologic considerations regarding the lungs. The second section focuses on ischemia-reperfusion injury and is composed of several interesting chapters, addressing the basic science aspects of pulmonary p- tection, as well as experimental and clinical experiences from different heart surgery centers worldwide.



The Ischemic Heart

Author : Seibu Mochizuki

Publisher : Springer

Page : 601 pages

File Size : 32,34 MB

Release : 2007-11-23

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0585398445

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Over the past three decades, impressive progress in the field of pathogenesis, prevention and therapy of ischemic heart disease has resulted in a marked decline in mortality in the Western World. However, the incidence of this devastating disease is on the rise in developing countries. The Ischemic Heart is based upon a recent symposium in Tokyo on the subject. This volume is organized into two sections: (i) Pathophysiologic Mechanisms of Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury and (ii) Preconditioning and Protection of Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury, and contains up-to-date information concerning the current concepts of ischemia-reperfusion injury, the sequence of events resulting in the loss of contractile dysfunction, and mechanisms of cardioprotection by several drugs as well as the role of ischemic preconditioning in attenuating problems associated with ischemia-reperfusion injury.



Big on Bk

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Publisher : Academic Press

Page : 552 pages

File Size : 37,21 MB

Release : 2016-05-26

Category : Science

ISBN : 0128036478

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Big on Bk: Current Insights into the Function of Large Conductance Voltage- and Ca2+- Activated K+ Channels at the Molecular, Cellular and Systemic Levels, a volume in the International Review of Neurobiology series, is a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art research into this area. It reviews current knowledge and understanding, and also provides a starting point for researchers and practitioners entering the field. - The latest volume in the International Review of Neurobiology series - Provides a broad coverage of subject matter at the molecular, cellular and systemic levels - Presents an ideal resource for researchers and practitioners, and those just entering the field



Powerful Prayers to Protect the Heart of Your Child

Author : Iris Delgado

Publisher : Charisma Media

Page : 164 pages

File Size : 27,72 MB

Release : 2019-05-07

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1629996130

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FROM BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF SATAN, YOU CAN'T HAVE MY CHILDREN Expose your child to spiritual blessing, and protect them from spiritual attack. This book will help you protect your children from evil assignments and show you how to tap into the supernatural protection of the Holy Spirit. FEATURES AND BENEFITS Scripture-based categories help you target your most important needs Counsel and prayers for parents who are hurting and dismayed because of the adverse situations in their homes Declarations of faith will build your faith to believe God and to never stop believing for the protection and transformation of your children We are involved in a war—a spiritual war in which Satan and his demons are attempting to break up our families and disrupt our children’s lives—that can be engaged in and won only with spiritual weapons. We cannot remain passive. In this valuable and effective book Iris Delgado provides an indispensable guide for anyone who wants to win the spiritual battle being fought over their children. You’ll discover how to: Tap into the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit to protect your child Put a hedge of protection into action through specific and focused prayers Establish a spiritual security system in your home Become free from generational strongholds and curses Filled with practical counsel and Scripture-based prayers, this powerful guide will give you confidence and faith to stand firm against the influences and attacks of the enemy.



Lipid Metabolism in Normoxic and Ischemic Heart

Author : Ger J. van der Vusse

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 210 pages

File Size : 24,53 MB

Release : 2012-12-06

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1461316111

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During recent decades, bewildering progress has occurred in the field of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry. Progress has been extraordinarily rapid primarily because of the challenge for finding solutions to a wide variety of diseases and the availability of new techniques for monitoring biochemical processes. This has resulted in a voluminous and complex literature in the field of biochemical medicine so that there is a clear need for the synthesis and analysis of the continuing expansion of valuable data. It was thus considered appropriate to initiate a new series of monographs, each dedicated to a specialized area of investigation, encompassing molecular and cellular processes in health and disease. Most of the biochemical scientists have devoted their energies in understanding the fundamentals of biochemistry and indeed impressive advances have been made in the past. However, the full potential for explanation has been hampered by the concept of universality of biochemical reactions occurring in the cell. In view of the fact that each organ in the body performs a distinct function, it is now beginning to be realized that each cell type is unique in its need to survive and perform its specific function. Accordingly, the aspect of individualty is receiving increased attention for revealing new avenues in the study of pathophysiology of cellular abnormalities.



No Ordinary Marriage

Author : Tim Savage

Publisher : Crossway

Page : 194 pages

File Size : 24,77 MB

Release : 2012-05-31

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1433530368

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One of the greatest social tragedies of our day is the underperformance of marriage—not only marriages that end in divorce, but also those which, while remaining “intact,” become painfully strained and emotionally scarred. Surely there must be hope for something better, for something more. With profound insight and vivid illustrations, marriage counselor Tim Savage helps us to realize the unlimited potential of marriage—to discover how the glory of God can infuse our unions, increase our joy, and make us bright lights in a troubled world.