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Also drug information with side effects and interactions./home/sites/healthcentralwww.healthcentral.com/HealthCentral : Heart AttackHeart Attack - Diseases and Conditions, Treatments, General Health InformationHeart Attack - Diseases and Conditions, Treatments, General Health InformationheartattackHealthCentralDiseasesHeart Disease, StrokeHeart Attackhttp://www.healthcentral.com/channel/408/1199.htmlhttp://www.healthcentral.com/channel/408/1199_pf.htmlChannel PageHeart Attack1199.htmlHeart AttackADAM Encyclopedia (more_index_1_8_7)Hypotension2007-03-27 13:52:38.0HypotensionHypotensionHypotensionHypotensionBlood pressureParkinson’s diseaseDehydrationHeart failureHeart attackArrhythmiasFaintingAnaphylaxisShockDiabetesStereotactic radiosurgery2007-03-27 13:52:36.0Stereotactic radiosurgeryStereotactic radiosurgeryStereotactic radiosurgeryStereotactic radiosurgeryRadiation therapyMRIAcoustic neuromaArteriovenous malformation - cerebralPituitary tumorTrigeminal neuralgiaLung cancer2007-03-27 13:52:33.0Lung cancerLung cancerLung cancerLung cancerLung cancer - non-small cellLung cancer - small cellMetastatic cancer to the lungVentricular assist device2007-03-27 13:52:32.0Ventricular assist deviceVentricular assist deviceVentricular assist deviceVentricular assist deviceHeart failureChronic renal failureLiver diseaseMagnetic resonance angiography2007-03-27 13:52:32.0Magnetic resonance angiographyMagnetic resonance angiographyMagnetic resonance angiographyMagnetic resonance angiographyMRIAortic angiographyCoarctation of the aortaAortic dissectionStrokeAtherosclerosisRenal artery stenosisIntravascular ultrasound2007-03-27 13:52:31.0Intravascular ultrasoundIntravascular ultrasoundIntravascular ultrasoundIntravascular ultrasoundCardiac catheterization1080 4Cardiac catheterizationCardiac catheterization is used to study the various functions of the heart. Using different techniques, the coronary arteries can be viewed by injecting dye or opened using balloon angioplasty. The oxygen concentration can be measured across the valves and walls (septa) of the heart and pressures within each chamber of the heart and across the valves can be measured. The technique can even be performed in small, newborn infants.Anterior heart arteries9367 4Anterior heart arteriesThe coronary arteries supply blood to the heart muscle. The right coronary artery supplies both the left and the right heart; the left coronary artery supplies the left heart.Coronary artery blockage9377 4See what it looks like when your artery is blocked. Coronary artery blockageAtherosclerosis is a common disorder of the arteries. Fat, cholesterol, and other substances collect in the walls of arteries. Larger accumulations are called atheromas or plaque and can damage artery walls and block blood flow. Severely restricted blood flow in the heart muscle leads to symptoms such as chest pain.UltrasoundCardiac catheterizationStentAtrial myxoma2006-11-04 00:54:59.0Atrial myxomaAtrial myxomaAtrial myxomaAtrial myxomaLeft atrial myxoma18078 418078 5A myxoma is a benign tumor in the heart most commonly found in the left atrium. Over 80% of myxomas are in the left atrium, usually beginning in the wall that divides the lower chambers of the heart (ventricles) and growing into the atrium. Treatment is necessary to avoid metastasis and the formation of clots. In addition, untreated growth of the tumor can obstruct blood flow through the heart. Myxomas are curable with surgical removal.Heart, front view1097 4Heart, front viewThe external structures of the heart include the ventricles, atria, arteries and veins. Arteries carry blood away from the heart while veins carry blood into the heart. The vessels colored blue indicate the transport of blood with relatively low content of oxygen and high content of carbon dioxide. The vessels colored red indicate the transport of blood with relatively high content of oxygen and low content of carbon dioxide.Heart, section through the middle1056 4Heart, section through the middleThe interior of the heart is composed of valves, chambers, and associated vessels.Atrial fibrillation/flutterLipoprotein-a2006-11-04 00:54:52.0Lipoprotein-aLipoprotein-aLipoprotein-aLipoprotein-aWhat are Proteins?AtherosclerosisHyperhidrosis2006-11-04 00:54:48.0HyperhidrosisHyperhidrosisHyperhidrosisHyperhidrosisHyperthyroidismCarcinoid syndromeCancerPulmonary tuberculosisMenopauseNewborn screening tests2006-11-04 00:54:45.0Newborn screening testsNewborn screening testsNewborn screening testsNewborn screening testsCongenital hypothyroidismCongenital adrenal hyperplasiaCystic fibrosisGalactosemiaGlucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiencySickle cell anemiaMethylmalonic acidemiaMaple syrup urine diseasePhenylketonuriaAPGARNICU consultants and support staff2006-11-04 00:54:35.0NICU consultants and support staffNICU consultants and support staffAudiologyECGEchocardiogramCardiac catheterizationBiopsyDevelopmental milestonesIntravenousHepatitisCholestasisUltrasoundCancerCBCMeningitisCSF collectionPremature infantDiabetesSeizuresEEGCT scanMRISkull fractureHydrocephalusRetinopathy of prematurityBroken boneNecrotizing enterocolitisBarium enemaRespiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in infantsBronchopulmonary dysplasiaUnilateral hydronephrosisHypospadiasX-rayCentral venous catheter - infants2006-11-04 00:54:34.0Central venous catheter - infantsCentral venous catheter - infantsCentral venous catheter21731 421731 5A central venous catheter is a long, soft plastic tube (usually made of silicone) that is placed via a small cut in the neck, chest, or groin into a large vein in the chest to allow IV fluids and medications to be given over an extended period of time.Percutaneously inserted central catheter - infantsX-rayBlood clotsPercutaneously inserted central catheter - infants2006-11-04 00:54:33.0Percutaneously inserted central catheter - infantsPercutaneously inserted central catheter - infantsX-rayOxygen therapy - infants2006-11-04 00:54:32.0Oxygen therapy - infantsOxygen therapy - infantsNasal CPAPMechanical ventilator - infantsInfant of a substance-abusing mother2006-11-04 00:54:31.0Infant of a substance-abusing motherInfant of a substance-abusing motherFetal alcohol syndrome21723 421723 5Infants born to mothers who drink, even in modest amounts, may be born with fetal alcohol syndrome, which often consists of growth retardation, unusual facial features, and mental retardation.Substance abuse during pregnancy21728 421728 5The fetus grows and develops due to the nourishment from the mother via the placenta. Along with nutrients, any toxins in the mother's system may be delivered to the fetus. These toxins often cause damage to the fragile, developing fetal organs. Depending on the organs affected, long-term effects may be severe, including mental problems such as retardation and seizures.Drug abuse and dependenceBabies and diarrheaFetal alcohol syndromeSeizuresHeart-respiratory monitor - infants2006-11-04 00:54:29.0Heart-respiratory monitor - infantsHeart-respiratory monitor - infantsHeart - respiratory monitor21773 421773 5A heart–respiratory monitor is a machine that can monitor the heart beat, breathing, and often blood pressure and oxygen levels in the baby.PulseBlood pressurePremature infantHome apnea monitor - infants2006-11-04 00:54:30.0Home apnea monitor - infantsHome apnea monitor - infantsBreathing - slowed or stoppedPulseGastroesophageal reflux in infantsSudden infant death syndromeExtra-corporeal membrane oxygenation2006-11-04 00:54:28.0Extra-corporeal membrane oxygenationExtra-corporeal membrane oxygenationECMO21725 421725 5ECMO stands for Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation. ECMO is used in infants who are extremely ill due to breathing or heart problems. The ECMO machine circulates blood through an artificial lung back into the bloodstream. This provides adequate oxygen to the baby while allowing time for the lungs and heart to "rest" or heal.Meconium aspiration (inhalation)HypertensionPneumoniaApnea of prematurity2006-11-04 00:54:19.0Apnea of prematurityApnea of prematurityApnea of prematurityApnea of prematurityApnea monitor21727 421727 5An apnea monitor checks the heart rate and respiration of the baby to make sure he or she is breathing properly. When either one falls below normal levels, the apnea monitor beeps to notify the care provider that something may be wrong. Newborns, especially preemies, are often put on an apnea monitor to observe their breathing patterns.Breathing - slowed or stoppedAnemiaPregnancy carePregnancy care2006-11-04 00:54:08.0Pregnancy carePregnancy careRubellaDiabetesProtein - urineAbortionBack pain - lowJoint painNausea and vomitingGERD Symptom: HeartburnHeadacheFrequent or urgent urinationMuscle crampsConstipationFeverVaginal bleeding between periodsSoySoy2006-11-04 00:53:55.0SoySoySoySoyCoronary heart diseaseOsteoporosisBreast cancerEndometrial cancerProstate cancerImplantable cardioverter-defibrillatorImplantable cardioverter-defibrillator2006-11-04 00:53:52.0Implantable cardioverter-defibrillatorImplantable cardioverter-defibrillatorNormal heart rhythm18032 418032 5An electrocardiogram (ECG) test measures the electrical activity of the heart. A normal resting heart rate is 60 - 100 beats per minute.Heart, front view1097 4Heart, front viewThe external structures of the heart include the ventricles, atria, arteries and veins. Arteries carry blood away from the heart while veins carry blood into the heart. The vessels colored blue indicate the transport of blood with relatively low content of oxygen and high content of carbon dioxide. The vessels colored red indicate the transport of blood with relatively high content of oxygen and low content of carbon dioxide.Heart, section through the middle1056 4Heart, section through the middleThe interior of the heart is composed of valves, chambers, and associated vessels.Conduction system of the heart18052 4Conduction system of the heartThe intrinsic conduction system sets the basic rhythm of the beating heart by generating impulses which stimulate the heart to contract.PacemakerVentricular fibrillationVentricular tachycardiaCardioversionDilated cardiomyopathyHypertrophic cardiomyopathyIntracardiac electrophysiology study (EPS)Thallium and sestamibi stress testsThallium and sestamibi stress tests2006-11-04 00:53:51.0Thallium and sestamibi stress testsThallium and sestamibi stress testsThallium and sestamibi stress testsThallium and sestamibi stress testsAnterior heart arteries9367 4Anterior heart arteriesThe coronary arteries supply blood to the heart muscle. The right coronary artery supplies both the left and the right heart; the left coronary artery supplies the left heart.Nuclear scan19100 4Nuclear scanA radiotracer is injected into a peripheral vein.Chest painHeart attackVentricular fibrillationVentricular fibrillation2006-11-04 00:53:49.0Ventricular fibrillationVentricular fibrillationVentricular fibrillationVentricular fibrillationHeart, front view1097 4Heart, front viewThe external structures of the heart include the ventricles, atria, arteries and veins. Arteries carry blood away from the heart while veins carry blood into the heart. The vessels colored blue indicate the transport of blood with relatively low content of oxygen and high content of carbon dioxide. The vessels colored red indicate the transport of blood with relatively high content of oxygen and low content of carbon dioxide.Heart, section through the middle1056 4Heart, section through the middleThe interior of the heart is composed of valves, chambers, and associated vessels.ArrhythmiasCongenital heart diseaseHeart attackCardiomyopathyIschemic cardiomyopathyGastric bypassGastric bypass2006-11-04 00:53:47.0Gastric bypassGastric bypassGastric bypassGastric bypassDumping syndrome19830 419830 5Dumping syndrome occurs when the contents of the stomach empty too quickly into the small intestine. The partially digested food draws excess fluid into the small intestine causing nausea, cramping, diarrhea, sweating, faintness, and palpitations. Dumping usually occurs after the consumption of too much simple or refined sugar in people who have had surgery to modify or remove all or part of the stomach.Biliopancreatic diversion (BPD)19499 419499 5Malabsorptive operations, such as biliopancreatic diversion (BPD), restrict both food intake and the amount of calories and nutrients the body absorbs.In a BPD procedure, portions of the stomach are removed. The small pouch that remains is connected directly to the final segment of the small intestine, completely bypassing the upper part of the small intestines. A common channel remains in which bile and pancreatic digestive juices mix prior to entering the colon. Weight loss occurs since most of the calories and nutrients are routed into the colon where they are not absorbed.Adjustable gastric banding19497 419497 5Restrictive gastric operations, such as an adjustable gastric banding procedure, serve only to restrict and decrease food intake and do not interfere with the normal digestive process.In this procedure, a hollow band made of special material is placed around the stomach near its upper end, creating the small pouch and a narrow passage into the larger remaining portion of the stomach. This small passage delays the emptying of food from the pouch and causes a feeling of fullness.The band can be tightened or loosened over time to change the size of the passage. Initially, the pouch holds about 1 ounce of food and later expands to 2-3 ounces.Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch19500 419500 5Malabsorptive operations restrict both food intake and the amount of calories and nutrients the body absorbs.In this procedure, a larger portion of the stomach is left intact, including the pyloric valve that regulates the release of contents from the stomach into the small intestine. The duodenum is divided near this valve, and the small intestine divided as well. The portion of the small intestine connected to large intestine is attached to the short duodenal segment next to the stomach. The remaining segment of the duodenum connected to the pancreas and gallbladder is attached to this limb closer to the large intestine. Where contents from these two segments mix is called the common channel, which dumps into the large intestine.Roux-en-Y stomach surgery for weight loss19268 4Roux-en-Y stomach surgery for weight lossThe Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure involves creating a stomach pouch out of a small portion of the stomach and attaching it directly to the small intestine, bypassing a large part of the stomach and duodenum. Not only is the stomach pouch too small to hold large amounts of food, but by skipping the duodenum, fat absorption is substantially reduced.Vertical banded gastroplasty19498 419498 5Restrictive gastric operations, such as vertical banded gastroplasty (VGB), serve only to restrict and decrease food intake and do not interfere with the normal digestive process.In this procedure the upper stomach near the esophagus is stapled vertically to create a small pouch along the inner curve of the stomach. The outlet from the pouch to the rest of the stomach is restricted by a band made of special material. The band delays the emptying of food from the pouch, causing a feeling of fullness.Body mass indexSleep apneaType 2 diabetesCoronary heart diseaseBody mass indexBody mass index2006-11-04 00:53:42.0Body mass indexBody mass indexCalculating body frame size17182 4Learn here how to determine your body frame size.17182 5Body frame size is determined by a person's wrist circumference in relation to his height. For example, a man whose height is over 5' 5" and wrist is 6" would fall into the small-boned category.Determining frame size: To determine the body frame size, measure the wrist with a tape measure and use the following chart to determine whether the person is small, medium, or large boned.Women:Height under 5'2" Small = wrist size less than 5.5"Medium = wrist size 5.5" to 5.75"Large = wrist size over 5.75"Height 5'2" to 5' 5" Small = wrist size less than 6"Medium = wrist size 6" to 6.25"Large = wrist size over 6.25"Height over 5' 5" Small = wrist size less than 6.25"Medium = wrist size 6.25" to 6.5"Large = wrist size over 6.5"Men:Height over 5' 5" Small = wrist size 5.5" to 6.5"Medium = wrist size 6.5" to 7.5"Large = wrist size over 7.5"Type 2 diabetesHigh blood pressureSleep apneaHeart disease and womenHeart disease and women2006-11-04 00:53:32.0Heart disease and womenHeart disease and womenAcute MI17004 4Acute MIA heart attack or acute myocardial infarction (MI) occurs when one of the arteries that supplies the heart muscle becomes blocked. Blockage may be caused by spasm of the artery or by atherosclerosis with acute clot formation. The blockage results in damaged tissue and a permanent loss of contraction of this portion of the heart muscle.Heart, front view1097 4Heart, front viewThe external structures of the heart include the ventricles, atria, arteries and veins. Arteries carry blood away from the heart while veins carry blood into the heart. The vessels colored blue indicate the transport of blood with relatively low content of oxygen and high content of carbon dioxide. The vessels colored red indicate the transport of blood with relatively high content of oxygen and low content of carbon dioxide.Heart, section through the middle1056 4Heart, section through the middleThe interior of the heart is composed of valves, chambers, and associated vessels.Heart attackAnginaAngioplastyBody mass indexAtrial fibrillation/flutterDiabetesStress echocardiographyStress Echocardiography2006-11-04 00:53:25.0Stress echocardiographyStress echocardiographyStress echocardiographyStress echocardiographyHeart, front view1097 4Heart, front viewThe external structures of the heart include the ventricles, atria, arteries and veins. Arteries carry blood away from the heart while veins carry blood into the heart. The vessels colored blue indicate the transport of blood with relatively low content of oxygen and high content of carbon dioxide. The vessels colored red indicate the transport of blood with relatively high content of oxygen and low content of carbon dioxide.Heart, section through the middle1056 4Heart, section through the middleThe interior of the heart is composed of valves, chambers, and associated vessels.Exercise stress testEchocardiogramKidney diet - dialysis patientsKidney diet - dialysis patients2006-11-04 00:53:23.0Kidney diet - dialysis patientsKidney diet - dialysis patientsKidney diet - dialysis patientsKidney diet - dialysis patientsKidney diet - dialysis patientsKidney anatomy1101 4Kidney anatomyThe kidneys are responsible for removing wastes from the body, regulating electrolyte balance and blood pressure, and the stimulation of red blood cell production.Stem cell researchStem cell research2006-11-04 00:53:19.0Stem cell researchStem cell researchCoronary heart diseaseCoronary heart disease2006-11-04 00:53:18.0Coronary heart diseaseCoronary heart diseaseCoronary heart diseaseCoronary heart diseasePosterior heart arteries18037 418037 5The coronary arteries supply blood to the heart muscle. The right coronary artery supplies both the left and the right heart; the left coronary artery supplies the left heart.Cholesterol producers19269 4Find out how cholesterol is produced. Cholesterol producersCholesterol is a waxy, fat-like material that is found in various parts of the body. It comes from two sources -- the liver produces it, and we consume it in meat and dairy products.Anterior heart arteries9367 4Anterior heart arteriesThe coronary arteries supply blood to the heart muscle. The right coronary artery supplies both the left and the right heart; the left coronary artery supplies the left heart.Acute MI17004 4Acute MIA heart attack or acute myocardial infarction (MI) occurs when one of the arteries that supplies the heart muscle becomes blocked. Blockage may be caused by spasm of the artery or by atherosclerosis with acute clot formation. The blockage results in damaged tissue and a permanent loss of contraction of this portion of the heart muscle.Heart, front view1097 4Heart, front viewThe external structures of the heart include the ventricles, atria, arteries and veins. Arteries carry blood away from the heart while veins carry blood into the heart. The vessels colored blue indicate the transport of blood with relatively low content of oxygen and high content of carbon dioxide. The vessels colored red indicate the transport of blood with relatively high content of oxygen and low content of carbon dioxide.Heart, section through the middle1056 4Heart, section through the middleThe interior of the heart is composed of valves, chambers, and associated vessels.AtherosclerosisAnginaHeart attackHeart disease and womenCardioversionCardioversion2006-11-04 00:53:12.0CardioversionCardioversionArrhythmiasAtrial fibrillation/flutterImplantable cardioverter-defibrillatorPacemakerVentricular tachycardiaHormone replacement therapyHormone Replacement Therapy is medication containing one or more female hormones to treat symptoms of menopause. Click to learn more about it.
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)2006-11-04 00:53:13.0Hormone replacement therapyHormone replacement therapyUterus19263 4UterusThe uterus is a hollow muscular organ located in the female pelvis between the bladder and rectum. The ovaries produce the eggs that travel through the fallopian tubes. Once the egg has left the ovary it can be fertilized and implant itself in the lining of the uterus. The main function of the uterus is to nourish the developing fetus prior to birth.HysterectomyThrombolytic therapyThrombolytic therapy (tissue plasminogen activator - tPA)2006-11-04 00:53:11.0Thrombolytic therapyThrombolytic therapyThrombus18120 4ThrombusA thrombus is a blood clot that forms in a vessel and remains there. An embolism is a clot that travels from the site where it formed to another location in the body. Thrombi or emboli can lodge in a blood vessel and block the flow of blood in that location depriving tissues of normal blood flow and oxygen. This can result in damage, destruction (infarction), or even death of the tissues (necrosis) in that area.Stroke17133 4StrokeA stroke involves loss of brain functions caused by a loss of blood circulation to areas of the brain. The blockage usually occurs when a clot or piece of atherosclerotic plaque breaks away from another area of the body and lodges within the vasculature of the brain.ECGHemorrhagic strokeStrokeHeart attackPacemakerPacemaker2006-11-04 00:53:07.0PacemakerPacemakerPacemaker19566 419566 5A pacemaker is a small, battery-operated electronic device which is inserted under the skin to help the heart beat regularly and at an appropriate rate. The pacemaker has leads that travel through a large vein to the heart, where the wires are anchored. The leads send the electrical impulses to the heart to tell it to beat.Implantable cardioverter-defibrillatorChickenpox - vaccineChickenpox - vaccine2006-11-04 00:53:05.0Chickenpox - vaccineChickenpox - vaccineChickenpox - lesions on the chest1301 41301 5This picture shows chickenpox lesions on the chest. A vaccine for chickenpox has been approved for use in the United States. Chickenpox remains a common infectious disease, and most people are familiar with its appearance. (Image courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.)Chickenpox - lesion on the leg1302 41302 5This is a typical chickenpox lesion seen here on the leg. (Image courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.)Chickenpox, acute pneumonia - chest X-ray2317 4Chickenpox, acute pneumonia - chest X-rayThis chest X-ray shows cloudiness throughout the lungs, caused by acute pneumonia following chickenpox. Pneumonia, as a complication of chickenpox, rarely occurs in children, but occurs in about one-fifth of adults.Chickenpox19655 419655 5Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, a member of the herpesvirus family. The same virus also causes herpes zoster, shingles, in adults. Chickenpox is extremely contagious, and can be spread by direct contact, droplet transmission, and airborne transmission. Symptoms range from fever, headache, stomach ache, or loss of appetite before breaking out in the classic pox rash. The rash can consist of several hundred small, itchy, fluid-filled blisters over red spots on the skin. The blisters often appear first on the face, trunk, or scalp and then spread to other parts of the body.Chickenpox - close-up2318 4Chickenpox - close-upThis is a close-up picture of chickenpox. Early chickenpox lesions consist of small red papules which quickly fill with a yellowish or straw colored fluid to form small blisters (vesicles), as seen in this photograph. Later, these vesicles will rupture forming shallow erosions that crust over and then ultimately heal.ChickenpoxHerpes zosterFeverSeizuresPneumoniaAnaphylaxisMinimally invasive heart surgeryMinimally invasive heart surgery2006-11-04 00:52:53.0Minimally invasive heart surgeryMinimally invasive heart surgeryMinimally invasive heart surgeryMinimally invasive heart surgeryPosterior heart arteries18037 418037 5The coronary arteries supply blood to the heart muscle. The right coronary artery supplies both the left and the right heart; the left coronary artery supplies the left heart.Anterior heart arteries9367 4Anterior heart arteriesThe coronary arteries supply blood to the heart muscle. The right coronary artery supplies both the left and the right heart; the left coronary artery supplies the left heart.Heart bypass surgery - seriesHeart bypass surgery - series2007-03-27 13:09:40.0Coronary artery stent9949 49949 5An intraluminal coronary artery stent is a small, self-expanding, stainless steel mesh tube that is placed within a coronary artery to keep the vessel open. It may be used during a coronary artery bypass graft surgery to keep the grafted vessel open, after balloon angioplasty to prevent reclosure of the blood vessel, or during other heart surgeries.Heart, front view1097 4Heart, front viewThe external structures of the heart include the ventricles, atria, arteries and veins. Arteries carry blood away from the heart while veins carry blood into the heart. The vessels colored blue indicate the transport of blood with relatively low content of oxygen and high content of carbon dioxide. The vessels colored red indicate the transport of blood with relatively high content of oxygen and low content of carbon dioxide.Aging changes in the lungsAging changes in the lungs2006-11-04 00:52:36.0Aging changes in the lungsAging changes in the lungsRespiratory cilia19533 419533 5The bronchus in the lungs are lined with hair-like projections called cilia that move microbes and debris up and out of the airways.  Scattered throughout the cilia are goblet cells that secrete mucus which helps protect the lining of the bronchus and trap microorganisms.Changes in lung tissue with age8676 48676 5Lung tissue atrophies and is not as efficient with age.KyphosisScoliosisFaintingPneumoniaCoughAntibodySleep apneaBronchitisAging changes in organs - tissue - cellsAging changes in the bones - muscles - jointsAging changes in the heart and blood vesselsAging changes in vital signsAging changes in organs - tissue - cellsAging changes in organs - tissue - cells2006-11-04 00:52:36.0Aging changes in organs - tissue - cellsAging changes in organs - tissue - cellsTissue types8682 48682 5There are 4 basic types of tissue: connective tissue, epithelial tissue, muscle tissue, and nervous tissue. Connective tissue supports other tissues and binds them together (bone, blood, and lymph tissues). Epithelial tissue provides a covering (skin, the linings of the various passages inside the body). Muscle tissue includes striated (also called voluntary) muscles that move the skeleton, and smooth muscle, such as the muscles that surround the stomach. Nerve tissue is made up of nerve cells (neurons) and is used to carry "messages" to and from various parts of the body.EpitheliumLipofuscinHeart failure