Question 1

what is the function of the chordae tendinae and papillary muscles?

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See earlier: Please see my earlier answer to the same question.  The papillary muscles are part of the apparatus of the valve, they connect the chordae to the ventricle and support the valve and the ventricle.

Question 2

what causes papillary muscle dysfunction?

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Ischemia,: Abnormal mitral valves and lv dysfunction.

Question 3

papillary muscle dysfunction. what makes the murmur?

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Leaky mitral valve: The murmur is due to intermittent leakage of the mitral valve as a result of papillary muscle dysfunction. Papillary muscle dysfunction is due to myocardial damage or myocardial ischemic.

Question 4

my echo says my mitral valve anterior papillary muscle is "prominent." does prominent = hypertrophic? or would they have said hypertrophic if it was?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Tough to tell. Usually whenever i see that reference it is describing mild thickening or simply a visual impression of an entity slightly more obvious than usual. Obviously without seeing the images i can't be certain, but i would wager it is a simple observation that holds little meaning or significance. That's a gentle way of saying if i were you i wouldn't be concerned.

Question 5

can papillary muscle dysfunction be present with only a faint murmur, but no symptoms at all, no prior heart attack, normal echo & ekg?

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If the echo is: Normal there really is no papillary muscle dysfunction.

Question 6

what is the purpose of pfrimmer deep muscle therapy exactly?

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Multiple: Pfrimmer deep muscle therapy was developed by therese pfrimmer; and is utilized for a variety of conditions including als, stroke, cerebral palsy, m.S., etc.  If you are interested you can check it out at www.Pfrimmer.Com.

Question 7

i just wanted to know if its safe for me to consume creatine hydrochloride 3000mg supplements for muscle training purposes?

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Safe &amp; useless: It is no better than any other source of protein. 
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
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Question 8

for purposes of building lean muscle and losing body fat, which is better (healthier): whey protein (isagenix) or vegan protein?

Accepted Answer

Neither: Lean meats, eggs, low fat cottage cheese and white fish or shellfish are more balanced in their Amino Acid content, and much less expensive than whey supplements.  Vegetable sources do not even come close to the Amino Acid composition of human muscle, although they are a good source of fiber.  But which would you rather look like, a vegetarian primate like a sloth, or a carnivore like a cheetah?

Question 9

as i am pure vegetarian and taking protein powder of muscle pharm combat as dietary supplements for gyming purpose so is there any harm taking this?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: But you can get the protein from seeds, legumes and nuts. I do not trust commercial preperations.

Question 10

sport's nutrition: what's the best macro ratio? carbs?protein?fat? for the purpose of building or maintain muscle mass (adding resistance training).

Accepted Answer

I think it depends: My brief research into this suggests it is debatable &amp; depends somewhat on your goals: bodybuilding vs. fat loss vs. maintenance. More carbs are needed for body building, and many fewer for fat loss.  40-60% carbs are recommended for body building, with 25-35% protein and 15-25% fat. You might target somewhere in the middle: 50% carbs, 30% protein, 20% fat. Good luck!

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I just wanted to know if its safe for me to consume creatine hydrochloride 3000mg supplements for muscle training purposes?

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For purposes of building lean muscle and losing body fat, which is better (healthier): whey protein (isagenix) or vegan protein?

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As i am pure vegetarian and taking protein powder of muscle pharm combat as dietary supplements for gyming purpose so is there any harm taking this?

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Sport's nutrition: what's the best macro ratio? carbs?protein?fat? for the purpose of building or maintain muscle mass (adding resistance training).

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