Atrial Arrhythmias and AV Block in Congenital Heart Disease

Atrial Arrhythmias (Including AV Block) in Congenital Heart Disease

Authors
Samuel Asirvatham, MD
Heidi M Connolly, MD
Christopher J McLeod, MB, ChB, PhD
Section Editors
Hugh Calkins, MD
Charles I Berul, MD
Deputy Editor
Gordon M Saperia, MD, FACC

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Literature review current through: Jul 2016. | This topic last updated: Sep 29, 2015.

INTRODUCTION — One of the striking successes in caring

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Salon and Spa Vocabulary: Essential Terms and Definitions

Salon Vocabulary

1) A colorist thinks the woman should change her hair from black to dark brown.

2) Janet is a very good makeup artist and knows how to make your face look young and fresh.

3) Brad wants an appointment with his masseur to relieve his tense neck muscles.

4) The young hairdresser made a mistake and cut her client’s hair too short.

Check Your Understanding

1) (A) A receptionist answers the phone and makes appointments for the salon.

2) (B) Sadie is studying to be a beautician at a local college.

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Health Effects of TV Viewing & Homeopathy Concepts

Text 1: Is Watching TV Bad for You?

Exercise 1: Comprehension

1.a Is watching TV bad for your eyes?

La respuesta a esta pregunta ha de ser afirmativa y se apoya en la información que se encuentra en la segunda oración del segundo párrafo: “A condition called Myopia where the eyes cannot focus properly is frequently found by doctors in children who watch a lot of TV”.

1.b Does watching TV affect weight?

La respuesta a esta pregunta ha de ser afirmativa y se apoya en la información que se encuentra

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Enhance Your Vocabulary: Emotions, Expressions, and Family Types

Vocabulary Building: Emotions, Expressions, and Family Types

More Vocabulary I

  • Keep up: Seguir, “mantener el mismo ritmo”.
  • Arrive in London / arrive at school / arrive at
  • By myself / on my own
  • Researchers: Investigadores.
  • Account for: Justificar, explicar.
  • Accurately: Correctamente, con exactitud.
  • Cheek: Mejilla.
  • Moods: Estados de ánimo.
  • Accuracy: Exactitud, precisión.
  • Lasting: Durante.
  • Conceal: Ocultar.
  • Unlike: “A diferencia de…”.
  • Leans forward: Inclinarse hacia delante.
  • Nodding: Asentir.
  • Along
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English for Healthcare: Vocabulary and Grammar

First Module

Verb To Be: Am/Is/Are

Present Continuous: Am/Is/Are + Verb + ing

Time expressions: now, right now, at this moment.

Question words: who, what, why, when, which, how, where.

Clothes:

  • Suit
  • Sandals
  • Shirt
  • Coat
  • Shorts
  • Dress
  • Glove
  • Shoes
  • Jacket
  • Scarf
  • Sweater
  • T-shirt
  • Hat
  • Swimming suit
  • Belt
  • Blouse
  • Boots
  • Pants
  • Vest
  • Tennis shoes
  • Tie
  • Cap
  • Socks
  • Pajama

Wear, a and an (first is colors and after the noun).

Second Module

Body

Hair, face, forehead, eyebrow, eyelash, eyes, nose, mouth, chin, tooth, ear, neck, shoulder, chest, back, navel,

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Understanding Physical Examinations & Medical History

Understanding the Physical Examination Process

A physical examination is a routine test where a doctor assesses your overall health. It involves several techniques and instruments to evaluate your condition and identify potential health issues.

Key Verbs and Vocabulary:

Here are some common words and their translations, useful for understanding medical discussions:

  • Can: Poder (to be able to)
  • Be: Ser (to be)
  • Have: Tener/Haber (to have)
  • With: Con (with)
  • To: A, Para (to, for)
  • But: Pero, Sino (but)
  • Way: Manera,
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