Healthcare Triage
Is Meat Bad For Us or Not?
We've been talking a lot about meat consumption and its effect on our health. New studies indicate that meat may not be as bad for us as we've been told. But this is controversial. So, how do we talk about new findings that contradict...
JJ Medicine
Amlodipine Side Effects (Why They Occur & How To Reduce Risk)
Amlodipine Side Effects (Why They Occur & How To Reduce Risk) Amlodipine (also known as Norvasc) is a calcium channel blocker used to lower blood pressure and treat chest pain. In this lesson, we discuss the side effects of amlodipine.
Healthcare Triage
Blood Pressure Guidelines Have Changed, and PANIC!
Actually, don't panic. Or maybe do panic. I don't know. The American Heart Association released new blood pressure guidelines late last in 2017. New coverage was breathless, and claimed millions of Americans suddenly had high blood...
Mazz Media
Respiratory and Circulatory System
Through video, animation and graphics students will discover how the respiratory and circulatory systems work together to help keep us alive through a process called cellular respiration. A close-up look at the components of our blood:...
Curated Video
Air Conditioning Sickness: Can AC Make You Sick?
The cold air produced by ACs is not inherently harmful. However, you may start to see symptoms of air conditioning sickness if your AC fails to restrain the bacteria, mold, fungi, dander, etc., that are thriving in the air-conditioned...
Curated Video
Hypertension Treatment and the Physiology Behind it
What are the mechanisms that underlie the drugs that are used to treat hypertension? Drugs like ACE inhibitors, diuretics, and beta-blockers? That's what we cover in this video.
SWPictures
KILL OR CURE - A Vaccine for Dengue
Dengue fever affects up to 100 million people every year, mainly children. It kills about 20,000 – and they die from what is known as dengue shock syndrome. The hunt is now on for a vaccine. Sanofi pasteur and GSK, two of the biggest...
JJ Medicine
Coffee: Health Benefits (ex. Reduction of Cancer) and Risks (ex. Pregnancy)
Coffee: Health Benefits and Risks In this lesson, we discuss animal model findings, cohort studies and meta-analyses concerning health benefits (neurological protection, liver health, cancer reduction) and health risks of consuming coffee.
Curated Video
Introduction to the Endocrine System and Negative Feedback Control
In this lecture, I discuss the endocrine system and how endocrine glands control functions in the body through the release of hormones. The pituitary gland is known as the Master Endocrine Gland and plays a major role in controlling the...
Curated Video
Blood Pressure and Mean Arterial Pressure
In this episode, Leslie first defines what blood pressure is and shows how it varies in the blood vessels throughout the body. He then shows what Mean Arterial Pressure is and goes into two different ways to calculate it.
Curated Video
Blood Pressure Regulation (Lecture)
How is Blood pressure regulated? How do cardiac output and peripheral resistance fit into the equation? What are the negative effects of hypertension (high blood pressure). I explore these concepts and more in this video
Curated Video
Net Hydrostatic Pressure and Filtration Pressure
In this episode, Leslie explains what Net Hydrostatic pressure is and how to calculate it. He also shows how filtration pressure is determined by Net Hydrostatic Pressure and Osmotic pressure. Lastly, he shows how High Blood Pressure can...
Curated Video
Pressure Reflexes and Mean Arterial Pressure
What happens when Mean Arterial Pressure goes to high? Baroreceptors fire, signal goes to the medulla, parasympathetic activity goes up, Sympathetic Activity goes down, which ends up resulting in an increase in Mean Arterial Pressure....
JJ Medicine
What To Avoid When Taking Amlodipine | Foods, Medications, Natural Supplements
What To Avoid When Taking Amlodipine | Foods, Medications, Natural Supplements Amlodipine (also known as Norvasc) is a calcium channel blocker used to reduce blood pressure and used to treat anginal chest pain. Amlodipine is metabolized...
Curated Video
The Pathophysiology of Hypertension
What are the mechanisms that underly the development of hypertension? How is the sympathetic nervous system involved? What does the Renin-angiotensin system have to do with anything. Watch and Learn.
Curated Video
What Is Hypertension?
In this video, we cover hypertension. We're going to deal with things like Cardiac Output, peripheral resistance, stroke volume and heart rate, and talk about how those values are related to blood pressure. We also deal with the symptoms...
Curated Video
The Contents Of The Cubital Fossa
In this video, I talk about the 3 structures that are found within the cubital fossa: 1. The Tendon of Biceps Brachii, 2. The Brachial Artery (used for determining blood pressure) and 3. The Median Nerve. Chapters View all Intro Intro...
Curated Video
Drugs That Affect the Cardiovascular System
The circulatory system, like every other system in the body, is very important. And when there are problems with your cardiovascular system, your doctor may prescribe various medications to help. Let's take a look at five kinds of...
Curated Video
Regulating Peripheral Resistance - Part 1
Mean Arterial Pressure is Cardiac Output times Peripheral Resistance. That means if there's a change in Peripheral Resistance, that will result in a change in Mean Arterial Pressure. In this video, Leslie gets into the topic of...
Curated Video
An Introduction To Cardiovascular Disorders (Lecture)
In this video, I start talking about what happens when things go wrong with the cardiovascular system. We start with a general review of the cardiovascular system, starting with the absorption of nutrients into the blood all the way to...
SWPictures
KILL OR CURE - The Silent Killer
It’s known as The Silent Killer – blood pressure is one of the world’s growing killers – especially in countries like China where Western diets and a growing lack of exercise are beginning to take their toll. We travel to Beijing to join...
The Noted Anatomist
Systemic arteries
This video tutorial covers the primary systemic arteries in the body with a brief discussion of arterial blood pressure, pulses and anastomoses.
Curated Video
The Benefits of Aerobic Exercise
This video explains the benefits of aerobic exercise, specifically focusing on running as a popular cardio workout. It highlights how consistent aerobic exercise improves cardiovascular health, increases endurance, and reduces stress and...
Catalyst University
Diuretics | 4 Major Classes + Mechanisms of Action
In this video, we explore the four major classes of diuretics that are used in the treatment of hypertension including their mechanisms of action.