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BLS CPR Test Questions | Basic Life Support | St. Louis MO
By CPR St. Louis at February 26, 2012 | 6:48 am | 0 Comment
Here is a great insider's view for what to expect on the Basic Life Support (BLS) cpr test given by the American Heart Association (AHA). Listen as Nurse Kimberly from CPR St. Louis provides you with what you need to know to be successful in a BLS class. Share with Friends more...
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Cardiopulmonary Review for CPR classes in St. Louis MO
By CPR St. Louis at February 26, 2012 | 6:37 am | 0 Comment
The following video from CPR St. Louis gives an overview of the cardiopulmonary system. This is a great review before taking CPR courses such as Basic Life Support (BLS) classes. It's also a great review for nursing students and medical students. Share This more...
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Type 1 Diabetes by Anne Kazanas
By CPR St. Louis at February 24, 2012 | 8:07 am | 0 Comment
Type 1 Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease in which the pancreas does not produce the hormone called insulin that regulates blood glucose levels in the bloodstream. Insulin lowers blood glucose levels. The lack of insulin production causes abnormally elevated glucose levels. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ google_ad_client: more...
Williams Syndrome By Pitiporn “Nay” Duda
By CPR St. Louis at February 23, 2012 | 7:03 am | 0 Comment
Williams Syndrome (WS) is caused by the genetic disorder and may affect many parts of the body, but Williams Syndrome is inherited, although the parents and/or grandparents of each WS child may not show symptoms of WS. It happens through the reproductive cells (eggs or sperm) in a parent of an affected individual. This disease makes patients have problems with development more...
Coronary Heart Disease By Laura Boland
By CPR St. Louis at February 22, 2012 | 7:03 am | 0 Comment
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the number one leading cause of death in the United States in both men and women. The coronary arteries are responsible for bringing oxygen and blood to the heart. This disease is caused by a build-up of plaque and other substances that form a blockage in your artery, causing it to narrow and slow down or completely cut off the flow of more...
