Introduction An artificial heart valve is given to patients whose own valve on the heart is so defective that it can no longer adequately fulfil its function. For the heart to be able to pump the blood into the body, it is important that the valves open and close well so that the blood can … Artificial heart valves
What materials is an artificial heart valve made of? An artificial heart valve is made of particularly durable materials. In laboratory studies, the artificial valves have been attested a durability of 100 to 300 years. In order to be so durable, the material must be both durable and well accepted by the body. Therefore, the … What materials is an artificial heart valve made of? | Artificial heart valves
Which artificial heart valves are available? An artificial heart valve basically consists of two elements. On the one hand, there is a framework which is surrounded by polyester (plastic). This framework forms the transition between the valve and the human heart. Inside the scaffold is a metal valve. There are different types of valves. A … Which artificial heart valves are available? | Artificial heart valves
MRI of the heart The MRI examination is becoming more and more important within the scope of diagnostic possibilities. It is therefore particularly important for patients with an artificial heart valve to know whether they are allowed to have an MRI examination performed on themselves or whether they should be advised against it. The artificial … MRI of the heart | Artificial heart valves
Sport despite artificial heart valve Sporting activity is right and good in almost every situation in life. However, especially after the installation of an artificial heart valve, sports play an even more important role. Sport is in principle one of the most important pillars of the therapy of a heart patient and should be incorporated … Sport despite artificial heart valve | Artificial heart valves
Bacteria on an artificial heart valve? The attachment of bacteria to an artificial heart valve is one of the biggest problems in the field of heart valve replacement. Once bacteria have settled, endocarditis (inflammation of the inner lining of the heart) occurs and the bacteria can hardly be removed from the valve. Particularly high risks … Bacteria on an artificial heart valve? | Artificial heart valves
The bad news: biorhythm calculations are about as informative as coffee grounds. The good: biological rhythm exists. Over the course of its evolution, humans developed an internal clock that, seen over the span of a day, adjusted to the change between light and dark. Our internal clock Over thousands of years, the day-night rhythm set … Biorhythm and Drugs
Introduction Humira is the trade name for the biological Adalimumab, which is used for the treatment of for example rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic diseases, psoriasis and chronic inflammatory intestinal diseases. It is injected under the abdominal skin every two weeks. Remarkable is beside its various application also its price: One application costs approx. 1000€. … Humira
Active ingredient and effect As mentioned above, adalimumab is an antibody against the pro-inflammatory tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α). The TNF-α causes the release of many other inflammatory messengers in the body; one could say that it fires up the inflammation.It is therefore elevated in the blood in many diseases that are associated with an … Active ingredient and effect | Humira
Interactions Humira is often used in combination with cortisone, with methotrexate, which is also an immune-inhibiting drug, or in combination with other specified drugs with similar effects. An exception are the active substances Etanacept, Abatacept and Anakinra, among which in combination with Humira among other things heavy infections and increased side effects could be proven. … Interactions | Humira
Why are the costs so high? As explained above, Humira is a biological agent, i.e. a drug that is produced biotechnologically using genetically modified organisms. In the case of Humira, these are so-called CHO cells (Chinese hamster ovaries). This means that the eggs of the Chinese hamster are used to produce the antibody Adalimumab. As … Why are the costs so high? | Humira
