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Role of Calcium in the Body-3

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon role of calcium in various biological functions as follows: Calcium is one of the most important minerals found in the human body. Calcium forms an important component of the skeletal structures and plays a significant role in the normal function of various vital body parts, as discussed below. Hormone release Hormones, such as, insulin and growth hormone, are synthesized in the cells of pancreas and pituitary gland and play an important [...]

Role of Calcium in the Body-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon role of calcium in various biological functions as follows: Calcium is one of the most important minerals found in the human body. Calcium forms an important component of the skeletal structures and plays a significant role in the normal function of various vital body parts, as discussed below. Skeletal muscle Contraction Transmission of nerve impulse to the skeletal muscle plays an important role with initiating muscle contraction. Calcium plays a significant role [...]

Role of Calcium in the Body-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon role of calcium in various biological functions as follows: Calcium is one of the most important minerals found in the human body. Calcium forms an important component of the skeletal structures and plays a significant role in the normal function of various vital body parts, as discussed below. Blood clotting Binding of various clotting factors in the blood to the platelets and tissues in an important component for clot formation and [...]

Therapeutic Uses and Mechanism of Action of Digoxin

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of digoxin as follows: Digoxin is a medication used mainly to increase the force of cardiac contraction, in individuals with history of congestive heart failure. Digoxin increases the availability of sodium ion within the cardiac muscle cells, which eventually is exchanged for calcium ion. Thus, the level of calcium ions increase within the cell. Calcium ion plays a significant role in cardiac muscle contraction. Increased [...]

Pathophysiology of Congestive Heart Failure

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon pathophysiology of congestive heart failure as follows: Contraction of heart helps with pumping the blood into the circulation, to be distributed to the end organs. In patients with history of heart failure, contractions of the heart are weak and heart is unable to pump blood into the circulation. This contributes to fluid backing up in the chambers of the heart, in the lungs, and extremities, thus leading to pulmonary and peripheral [...]