Then the valves, which are made up of folds of membrane, lose their suppleness, and what is called valvular disease is permanently established. From Wordnik.com. [Grappling with the Monster The Curse and the Cure of Strong Drink] Reference
No one knows how fen-phen might cause valvular disease. From Wordnik.com. [Weighty Problems] Reference
The valvular structure of the auricles was congested and granular. From Wordnik.com. [An Investigation into the Nature of Black Phthisis or Ulceration Induced by Carbonaceous Accumulation in the Lungs of Coal Miners] Reference
Mitral and tricuspid valvular lesions if the patient exerts himself. From Wordnik.com. [Aids to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology] Reference
Heart valve disease types include valvular stenosis and valvular insufficiency. From Wordnik.com. [The 10 Best Questions™ for Recovering from a Heart Attack] Reference
Wish I were seeing Equus tonight, instead of reading about valvular heart disease!. From Wordnik.com. [Rawwrgghh] Reference
It was his heart -- just about the most spectacular valvular incompetence I had ever heard. From Wordnik.com. [Favourite Dog Stories]
A more perfect valvular apparatus, automatic and powerful, it would be difficult to imagine. From Wordnik.com. [Diseases of the Horse's Foot] Reference
At the time we were doing only valvular surgery but I am sure they have evolved into coronary bypass surgery by now. From Wordnik.com. [Cardiac Surgery] Reference
A deficiency in this cooperation can, with regard to the mechanical effect, be as fatal as a valvular insufficiency. From Wordnik.com. [Physiology or Medicine 1924 - Presentation Speech] Reference
Ritter says he thinks she may have had, although she had a valvular affection of the heart which had existed for some time. From Wordnik.com. [The No Breakfast Plan and the Fasting-Cure] Reference
They also provided a basis for evaluation of the mutual role of changes in the heart muscle itself and in the valvular apparatus. From Wordnik.com. [Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1956 - Presentation Speech] Reference
The primary escape of synovial fluid was rarely observed, as the wounds of the soft parts were too small and valvular to permit of it. From Wordnik.com. [Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre] Reference
They seemed like quick fixes for the overweight-until this summerJuly 8 Mayo Clonic reports valvular heart disease in 24 fen-phen users. From Wordnik.com. [After Fen-Phen] Reference
The heart is sometimes attacked by the toxins of the disease, and permanent damage to the organ, in the form of valvular trouble, may result. From Wordnik.com. [The Home Medical Library, Volume I (of VI)] Reference
The heart is a valvular pump, which works on mechanical principles, the motive power being supplied by the contraction of its muscular fibers. From Wordnik.com. [A Practical Physiology] Reference
In Fig. 29 will be found an illustration of the Diaphone (or valvular reed) used in the Hope-Jones organ at St. Paul's Cathedral, Buffalo, N. Y. From Wordnik.com. [The Recent Revolution in Organ Building Being an Account of Modern Developments] Reference
Zimmerwaldianism might be -- a religious tendency, a political aspiration, a valvular disease of the appendix or something to do with motor-cars?. From Wordnik.com. [Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-09-29] Reference
During sterilisation the air in the neck of the bottle, expanded by the heat, is driven out through the valvular aperture in the solid portion of the stopper. From Wordnik.com. [The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged.] Reference
This plant would have been at work before this but for some defects in the valvular arrangements, which will be entirely removed in the new modifications of the plant. From Wordnik.com. [Scientific American Supplement, No. 531, March 6, 1886] Reference
In rare cases, ochronosis can cause valvular heart disease. From Wordnik.com. [BioMed Central - Latest articles] Reference
This valvular protrusion was easily depressed by the finger. From Wordnik.com. [Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine] Reference
Ochronosis as an unusual cause of valvular defect: a case report. From Wordnik.com. [BioMed Central - Latest articles] Reference
One doctor says it was apoplexy, another valvular disease of the heart. From Wordnik.com. [Kenelm Chillingly — Complete] Reference
Fournier PE, Raoult D (2000) Quantitative analysis of valvular lesions during. From Wordnik.com. [PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles] Reference
My doctors prophesy good things, as there is no valvular disease, only dilatation. From Wordnik.com. [Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley — Volume 3] Reference
A strong and healthy valvular organ in his breast lifted itself curiously at the same time. From Wordnik.com. [The Head of the House of Coombe] Reference
For each case of IE, the decision of valvular surgery was taken in a multidisciplinary way. From Wordnik.com. [PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles] Reference
Nonagenarian, outpatient individuals have a high prevalence of significant valvular heart disease. From Wordnik.com. [BioMed Central - Latest articles] Reference
One of them was ossified sufficiently to annihilate its valvular function; the others were slightly. From Wordnik.com. [Cases of Organic Diseases of the Heart] Reference
It turns out that there is some weakness and dilatation of the heart, but lucky no valvular mischief. From Wordnik.com. [Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley — Volume 3] Reference
An examination at this stage may reveal valvular insufficiency, cardiac hypertrophy, or pulmonary engorgement. From Wordnik.com. [Special Report on Diseases of the Horse] Reference
Internally the structure is perfect, as is the minute valvular opening into the bladder, which is filled with water. From Wordnik.com. [More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2] Reference
In addition, the potential detrimental effect of valvular heart disease on the activities of daily living is unknown. From Wordnik.com. [BioMed Central - Latest articles] Reference
This valvular defect allows blood to flow backward into the heart and is often referred to as a "leaking heart valve". From Wordnik.com. [THE MEDICAL NEWS] Reference
The terrible physical strain brings on hypertrophy and valvular diseases of the heart, and many of them suffer from hernia. From Wordnik.com. [Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine] Reference
Data on the prevalence of valvular heart disease in very old individuals are scarce and based mostly on in-hospital series. From Wordnik.com. [BioMed Central - Latest articles] Reference
In valvular disease or valvular insufficiency hypertrophy frequently results as a consequence of increased demand for propelling power. From Wordnik.com. [Special Report on Diseases of the Horse] Reference
The left ventricular (LV) dimensions, function and the presence and severity of heart valvular disease were evaluated by echocardiography. From Wordnik.com. [BioMed Central - Latest articles] Reference
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