Understanding Hypertension 

Defines hypertension and its causes, as well as blood pressure. Lists common symptoms and healthy lifestyle choices. Illustrates the effects of hypertension in the blood vessels, heart, brain, eye, and kidneys. Size is 20" W by 26" H. Plastic lamination with 2 eyelets at top suitable for mounting. 

Understanding Cholesterol

Illustrates the structure and classification of lipoproteins, which are particles of combined fat and protein that carry cholesterol throughout the body. Shows cholesterol transport in the blood, how cholesterol is made and stored in the liver. Also shows atherosclerosis, the consequence of high cholesterol. Size is 20" W by 26" H. Plastic lamination with 2 eyelets at top suitable for mounting. 

Diseased Artery Model

This one-piece, oversized artery "Y" section with cutaway portions shows build-up of cholesterol deposits in several locations. Removable patient education card and base included. Size: 4" x 6-1/2" x 1-1/2".

Diseased Brain Model

The Diseased Brain Model is a fantastic full size segmented brain and skull model.  The Brain features a normal hemisphere (half) and 3 piece coronally-sectioned pathology hemisphere, as well as Circle of Willis.  The brain, which sits inside a partial skull, features the following pathologies which are also illustrated on a highly-detailed full-color laminated two-sided education card:  alcoholism, Alzheimer's disease, aneurysm, depression related tumor, seizure related tumor, migraine, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, stroke, and subdural hematoma.  5" x 6-3/4" x 5" 
Made of durable high-impact plastic materials. Education card included with model.  The skull rests on any horizontal surface.  Includes Windows Forebrain Atlas Viewer!

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Understanding Stroke

Redesigned for easier comprehension, this latest edition provides essential information regarding stroke. Explains and illustrates stroke, including the two main types: ischemic and hemorrhagic. For ischemic stroke, shows common sites of plaque formation, formation of a thrombosis and embolus. For hemorrhagic strokes, illustrates brain with intracerebral hemorrhage and ateriovenous malformation (AVM). Shows Circle of Willis with aneurysm and cross-section of brain with subarachnoid hemorrhage, arterioles and microaneurysm. 

Also provides illustration of the brain and discusses it's functional areas & their roles in the body. Describes events leading to a stroke. Lists risk factors and common neurological deficits after stroke. 

Size is 20" W by 26" H. Plastic lamination with 2 eyelets at top suitable for mounting.