| Sarah Ali
The Effect of Pseudoephedrine on the Heart
| Division: | Health Sciences | | Category: | Junior | | Region: | York | | City: | Thornhill, ON | | School: | As-Sadiq Islamic School | | Abstract: | Reports of cold remedies causing heart attacks led to this unique study. Digital video microscopy of Daphnia magna hearts, known to be similar to human hearts, when exposed to Pseudoephedrine showed progressive and dangerous increase in heart rate. Extrapolation to humans suggests one of the many reasons for heart attacks. |
| Awards | Value | The University of Western Ontario Scholarship
Silver Medallist - $1500 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: University of Western Ontario | $1 500.00 | Silver Medal - Health Sciences
Junior
Sponsor: Canadian Institutes of Health Research | $700.00 | | Total | $2 200.00 | |
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