On the nature and treatment of the diseases of the heartJohn Churchill, 1851 - 587 pages |
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... chest ; and to admit of this motion there is a particular structure assigned , the mode by which the aorta and pul ... chest - more technically called the impulse -so evident to the sense of touch , though varying in its in- tensity from ...
... chest ; and to admit of this motion there is a particular structure assigned , the mode by which the aorta and pul ... chest - more technically called the impulse -so evident to the sense of touch , though varying in its in- tensity from ...
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... chest , so that its pulse is nowhere to be perceived ; we incline to our left side again , and it beats quickly and strongly . The heart is raised by a full stomach , and is pushed upwards in dropsy ; and during pregnancy its posture is ...
... chest , so that its pulse is nowhere to be perceived ; we incline to our left side again , and it beats quickly and strongly . The heart is raised by a full stomach , and is pushed upwards in dropsy ; and during pregnancy its posture is ...
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... chest . It will then collect in the vascular network , as in a reservoir , from which it will again flow to the surface of the body whenever the animal emerges from the deep . This arterial plexus was first described by John Hunter ...
... chest . It will then collect in the vascular network , as in a reservoir , from which it will again flow to the surface of the body whenever the animal emerges from the deep . This arterial plexus was first described by John Hunter ...
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... chest and abdomen , as well as into their hollow bones , in order to assist their flight . In like manner we shall find that the voluntary muscles , besides being the active organs of motion , destined to per- form the various movements ...
... chest and abdomen , as well as into their hollow bones , in order to assist their flight . In like manner we shall find that the voluntary muscles , besides being the active organs of motion , destined to per- form the various movements ...
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... chest . But , when we examine the alimentary canal , we there find an illustration of the function performed by the contraction of the involuntary muscles on the circulation . The vermicular motions of the stomach and intestines during ...
... chest . But , when we examine the alimentary canal , we there find an illustration of the function performed by the contraction of the involuntary muscles on the circulation . The vermicular motions of the stomach and intestines during ...
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accompanied alimentary canal alterations antimony aorta apoplexy applied arise arterial blood arterial pulse arthritic auricle become bloodletting body brain breathing calomel capillaries cardiac congestion caused cavities cerebro-spinal system chest circulation cloth cold condition cough cutaneous derangement derived digestive organs diminished diseases disordered heart disturbed doses effects employed endeavoured endocardium evacuating excrementitious processes excretion frequently functions gout gouty heart's action hemorrhage impulse increased inflammation inflammatory influence leeches left heart left ventricle less likewise lungs Medical medicinal substances membrane morbid changes mucous mucous membrane muscles nature nausea nerves nervous system numerous observed palpitation parietes paroxysm pathological peculiarities pericardium phenomena portion powers produced pulmo-cardiac pulmonary vessels pulmonic quantity of blood relieved remarkable remedies respiration respiratory restoring rheumatism right auricle right heart serous serous membranes skin sleep sounds spinal chord stomach structure suffering symptoms syncope take place thoracic viscera tion tissues treatment valves veins venous blood ventricle vigour violent vomiting whilst
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