On the nature and treatment of the diseases of the heartJohn Churchill, 1851 - 587 pages |
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... be considered simply as a serous membrane . There is also upon the exterior of the heart a quantity of adipose substance , the uses of which have never been explained , and all we know is , that , unlike the 14 THE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS.
... be considered simply as a serous membrane . There is also upon the exterior of the heart a quantity of adipose substance , the uses of which have never been explained , and all we know is , that , unlike the 14 THE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS.
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... explained by the musculo - cardiac function ; these phenomena enumerated ; influence of the musculo - cardiac function on diseases of the heart ; many symptoms explained by it . The simpli- city of Na- ture's works . HOWEVER difficult ...
... explained by the musculo - cardiac function ; these phenomena enumerated ; influence of the musculo - cardiac function on diseases of the heart ; many symptoms explained by it . The simpli- city of Na- ture's works . HOWEVER difficult ...
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... explained , until the musculo - cardiac function was demonstrated . And it is remarkable that ever since the peculiar course of the arteries of the brain was first de- scribed , up to the present period , physiologists should have , one ...
... explained , until the musculo - cardiac function was demonstrated . And it is remarkable that ever since the peculiar course of the arteries of the brain was first de- scribed , up to the present period , physiologists should have , one ...
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... explaining how that system should be affected , more than any other , when the functions of the heart are disturbed . Brin sup- large propor plied with a tion of blood . calculation . For , if Haller's calculation be correct , or if it ...
... explaining how that system should be affected , more than any other , when the functions of the heart are disturbed . Brin sup- large propor plied with a tion of blood . calculation . For , if Haller's calculation be correct , or if it ...
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... explained until a knowledge of this function of the muscles had been discovered . nomena ; those on awaking from sleep . Some muscular movement will be observed to precede every effort which is made to increase the vigour of par ...
... explained until a knowledge of this function of the muscles had been discovered . nomena ; those on awaking from sleep . Some muscular movement will be observed to precede every effort which is made to increase the vigour of par ...
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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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