3. The right ventricle then pumps blood through the pulmonary artery into the lungs. 4. In the lungs, tiny blood vessels called capillaries absorb carbon diox-ide from the blood and replace it with oxygen. 5. Oxygenated blood then flows through the pulmonary vein and into the left atrium. 6.
Summary of Life-threatening constipation .. An 80-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with sudden onset abdominal pain and vomiting. Her abdomen was soft with umbilical tenderness.
Constipation is a common gastrointestinal problem. Most cases of constipation are temporary. Simple lifestyle changes, such as getting more exercise, drinking more fluids and eating a high-fiber diet, can go a long way toward alleviating constipation. ...Read more.