Question 1

how come water be pumped into the body of a person who is losing blood?

Accepted Answer

It's not water: What looks like water is actually saline, designed to be similar in electrolyte constitution to blood.  It provides a replacement of lost fluid until blood can be obtained.  Blood takes a while to obtain and may not be needed if the bleeding can be controlled.  That is why saline fluids are used first.

Question 2

how does the heart pump blood all over the body?

Accepted Answer

Heart pump: The heart pumps blood into the main blood vessel, the aorta. The aorta is a tube that has many branches or smaller blood vessels that go to all regions of the body.

Question 3

during rheumatic fever, when heart is affected, since it has lesser ability to pump blood to body, won't it weaken the immune and defense system?

Accepted Answer

Mgt: Both chronic and acute illness may affect the immune system. I would advise rest, a healthy diet and close medical follow up.

Question 4

i feel like not enough blood is pumping through my heart. 17. feel like i'm going to pass out. heart is beating to hard. scared ?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety/Panic attack: This sounds like you may be suffering from anxiety and/or a panic attack. However, your symptoms might also be caused by low blood sugar, a food allergy reaction or dehydration. Have some juice (in case you have low blood sugar), drink water if you may be dehydrated, lie down and take slow deep breaths. This feeling should pass soon. Discuss with your regular doctor to help prevent recurrences.

Question 5

is it serious if i can feel blood pumping through my veins?

Accepted Answer

Not really: You are probably feeling the blood pumping through arteries. Veins are very low pressure vessels. Veins and arteries run close together.
Some people can feel or sense the pulse in the arteries and that is normal. Sometimes people can become overly concerned with the sensation so try not to.

Question 6

how does the heart get oxygen if it's the organ that pumping the blood to the rest of the body?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen: Oxygenated blood leaves the pulmonary circulation and is pumped through the left side of the heart. After it goes through the aortic valve oxygenated blood flows in both systole and diastole through the coronary arteries into the heart muscle.

Question 7

when i am standing i can feel blood pumping through my legs especially in the thighs? is it ok?

please advise

Accepted Answer

Pumping blood: This is not a sign of any disease. I would advise you to try to look for pulses on your feet if you know how to do so. If you have pulses in your feet, that means you have good circulation. Same if you feet feel warm, look pink and grow hair.  Otherwise, the symptom you describe is not anything that would make me concerned.

Question 8

if a person is having rheumatic fever which affects the valve, will it result in lesser blood pumping around the body?

Accepted Answer

Rheumatic Heart Dx: Yes it can do this most likely because the damaged valve is leaking or narrowed. Need more details. Lets do 2nd opinion to better help and understand.

Question 9

on occasion i get a pinch in my right neck vein when my heart pumps blood. feels like something is trying to squeeze through my neck vein what is it?

Accepted Answer

Sensation: Sensation in your neck may be due to many possibilities: muscle strain, neurologic issues, diet issues, or cardiovascular issues. What is your blood pressure &amp; do you have any family history of heart issues or stroke? Consult with us to guide you better.

Question 10

if vasoconstriction is happening but the force at which heart pumps is maintained normal through meds will blood pressure increases or it will remain normal?

Accepted Answer

: PRESSURE = flow c resistance
resistance =1/radius to the 4th power.  Thus if r decreases (vasconnstriction) and output stays the same BP must go up.

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How come water be pumped into the body of a person who is losing blood?

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How does the heart pump blood all over the body?

A member asked:

During rheumatic fever, when heart is affected, since it has lesser ability to pump blood to body, won't it weaken the immune and defense system?

A member asked:

I feel like not enough blood is pumping through my heart. 17. feel like i'm going to pass out. heart is beating to hard. scared ?

A member asked:

Is it serious if i can feel blood pumping through my veins?

A member asked:

How does the heart get oxygen if it's the organ that pumping the blood to the rest of the body?

A member asked:

When i am standing i can feel blood pumping through my legs especially in the thighs? is it ok? please advise

A member asked:

If a person is having rheumatic fever which affects the valve, will it result in lesser blood pumping around the body?

A member asked:

On occasion i get a pinch in my right neck vein when my heart pumps blood. feels like something is trying to squeeze through my neck vein what is it?

A member asked:

If vasoconstriction is happening but the force at which heart pumps is maintained normal through meds will blood pressure increases or it will remain normal?

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