What causes low heart rate after surgery?

What causes low heart rate after surgery? Deep inhalation anesthesia (especially with older volatile agents) and opiates are well-known causes of significant bradycardia during anesthesia. Surgical stimulation may be associated with a relative increase in vagal tone, leading to slowing of SA node automaticity, AV node conduction, or both. Can your heart rate go up […]

Can diverticulosis cause high blood pressure?

Can diverticulosis cause high blood pressure? One Korean study found that diverticulosis was associated with elevated blood pressure, increased alcohol consumption and a high-fat diet. Does diverticulitis affect blood work? Laboratory tests have limited value in diagnosing small bowel diverticulosis. The following tests may be indicated: CBC count: Elevated white blood cell (WBC) count may […]

What is the HOC law?

What is the HOC law? Latin phrase. For a particular purpose. For example, a committee set up to deal with a particular situation is an ad hoc committee. (This term is Latin.) What are the Latin phrases in law? Common law Term or phrase Literal translation Certiorari to be apprised Cessante ratione legis cessat ipsa […]

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