...Cardiovascular Disease Information HCA 240 March 30, 2014 DeAnna Maddox “Cardiovascular disease includes a range of diseases that affect the heart and the blood vessels.” (Chapter 6 Diseases of the Cardiovascular System page 117) Cardiovascular disease is also known as heart disease. There are different types of cardiovascular disease. Some types of cardiovascular disease are heart failure, coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and congenital heart defects. “The most common cause of heart disease is narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart itself.” (vsearch.nlm.gov: Medline Plus) Atherosclerosis and hypertension are two common causes of cardiovascular disease. Arthrosclerosis is when an artery wall thickens due to an accumulation of fatty materials. Hypertension is when you have high blood pressure. Some risk factors for cardiovascular disease are overweight, cigarette smoke, stress, diabetes, and family history of cardiovascular disease. One symptom of a heart attack is pains in the neck, jaw, back, chest, shoulder, or arm. Some other symptoms could be fatigue and shortness of breath. Cardiovascular disease is treatable. In order to manage cardiovascular disease you have to eat healthy, make lifestyle changes, and take your medication if prescribed by a doctor. A life style change would be exercise. You also need to know the risk factors of cardiovascular disease. You should not smoke and avoid...
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...Cardiovascular Disease Christina Dingman HCA/240 Dr. Monica Reed, PhD, MPH Cardiovascular Disease This paper will discuss the symptoms, causes and prevention of Cardiovascular Disease. Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes in elderly deaths. It can effect many aspects of heart functions, including arteries, valves, and heart muscles. Cardiovascular Disease Awareness By knowing the causes and symptoms associated with Cardiovascular Disease, people can increase prevention of this disease. Causes There are many factors that can add to a patients risk of developing congestive heart failure (CHF) or cardiovascular disease. Smoking and high blood pressure, and compulsive drinking are some of the most common factors. According to (Bove & Schwartz, 2009) there are three factors that we can not change: age, gender, and genetics. Symptoms The most common symptom is shortness of breath, this related to the lungs and heart filling up with fluid (Benjaminov, Maybaum, & Moniz, 2009). When the lungs fill with fluid, it makes it difficult for the patient to breath and function normally. CHF patients often sleep in elevated chair or with a pillow to help breathing while they sleep. Fatigue is also a common symptom. Patients feel very tired and unable to perform normal everyday activities without being out of breathe. Another symptom is swelling of the legs and feet, which is due to retaining fluid. Prevention Cardiovascular disease can be prevented...
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...Women and Cardiovascular Disease Biology 1114 April 6, 2011 Women and Cardiovascular Disease Did you know that cardiovascular disease is not a disease affecting only men? Cardiovascular disease has been found to be the number one killer of women. According to Agency for Health Research and Quality (AHRQ) experts women die from cardiovascular disease one in two; compared with one in twenty-five die from breast cancer.1 According to research women may not be as aggressively treated as men; and another known fact is related to symptoms which may vary differently from men who are having a heart attack compared to women. Within 1 year of a man having a heart attack statistics show that 24 percent of those men die, in comparison to women it is a significant increase to 42 percent. The differences for the reason women die more than men are still not understood. We do know that women are likely to get cardiovascular disease about 10 years later in life than men, and also have coexisting chronic conditions. In 2007, cardiovascular disease was the cause of death in 306,246 females.2 Often times in cardiovascular disease related to women is considered an “older women’s disease” and it is the leading cause of death in women over the age of 65. In women age 25-44 cardiovascular disease is the third leading cause and following in the second leading cause in women age 45-64. What is cardiovascular disease? Cardiovascular disease occurs when a substance called...
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...really make your body healthy? One of the most common issues regarding health in this generation is on cardiovascular health. Can you consider yourself having a healthy heart? What is Cardiovascular Disease? Any disease that involves the heart and the different blood vessels in the body can be termed under cardiovascular diseases. There are several problems that can be attributed to having cardiovascular disease and somehow, these kinds of diseases increase in risk factors, especially when one ages. Cardiovascular disease starts when a plugging of the vessels begins, which in turn makes the passageways become narrower or sometimes,...
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...Cardiovascular Disease Sharon Ocean HCR 240 March 2, 2012 Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular disease is an abnormal function of the heart or blood vessels. Cardiovascular disease can have many forms such as high blood pressure, stroke, coronary artery disease, or even valvular heart disease. The causes of cardiovascular disease range from a different amount of things. Some causes could be genetics, infection, inflammation, or structural defects. There are many possible conditions that fall under symptoms of heart disease or cardiovascular disease. There are some key symptoms to keep in mind. One is chest pain or discomfort. Chest pain is usually associated with or equal to heart pain. Many conditions can cause chest pain but never rule it out when dealing with cardiovascular disease. One extremely common symptom is palpitations. This is when you have a skip of the heartbeat or rapid and/or irregular heartbeats. Lightheadedness or dizziness is another sign. This could be caused by many illnesses but is common in cardiovascular disease. Fatigue or somnolence (daytime sleepiness) is common symptoms too. Shortness of breath is something to look for also Heart failure frequently produces shortness of breath. There are several different ways to manage your cardiovascular disease. One way is to change your way of living. You can get yourself on a routine exercise program daily to help. Change in diet and eating habits will help manage it also. One thing you really need...
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...Community and Public Health February 23, 2014 Summary of Teaching Plan The primary prevention and health promotion for cardiovascular disease or heart disease are necessary for the Isabella County, Michigan because of the high rate of this disease. Cardiovascular disease is a class of diseases that involve the heart, and the blood vessels including arteries, capillaries, and veins. Cardiovascular disease refers to any disease that affects the cardiovascular system, principally cardiac disease, vascular diseases of the brain and kidney, and peripheral arterial disease. The two most common causes of cardiovascular disease are atherosclerosis and hypertension. Physiological and morphological changes with aging alter cardiovascular function and lead to an increased risk of this disease for healthy individuals with asymptomatic problems (Wikipedia, 2014). In teaching summary, it is necessary for the Isabella County to be informed of the high rate of cardiovascular disease for adults age 65 and older. The presentation was held at the community center of Mt. Pleasant, Isabella County during the annual “Together We Can”. It was surprising that the audience participation was 100 percent. Most of them paid attention to the Okinawa big poster, which highlighted how to reach the age of 100 and older without cardiovascular disease. Between the session breaks, we provided time for discussion the topic that they have learned so far. Some audience showed their impression...
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...Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular disease is the disease of the heart and blood vessels. Cardiovascular disease is a term used to encompasses numerous chronic heart problems including “hypertension, congestive heart failure, myocardial infraction, cerebrovascular accident, and arteriosclerosis” (Stegeman & Davis, 2014, p., 346). Atherosclerosis is a main cause for these heart problems. Atherosclerosis develops from buildup of plaque in the walls of arteries causing a narrowing of the walls and making it harder for blood to flow through. This could potentially lead to the blood clotting and cutting off blood flow to the heart or brain causing a heart attack or stroke (American Heart Association, 2015). Cardiovascular Disease Medications and Oral Manifestations...
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...Cardiovascular Disease HCA 240 8/18/13 Cardiovascular Disease affects all aspects of Heart function, from the arteries that supply it with blood to the valves, to the heart muscle itself. It is one of the most common chronic illnesses in the world and it causes about half of the deaths today. Starting with a heart attack or sudden death of Congestive heart failure. Strokes are also very common symptom of Cardiovascular Disease and a final one is called intermittent claudication which is a disease to the leg blood vessels that may lead to an amputation of the legs if its severe. Causes of Cardiovascular Disease can refer to many different types of heart or blood vessel problems, the term is often used to mean damage caused to your heart or blood vessels by atherosclerosis a buildup of fatty plaques in your arteries. This is a disease that affects your arteries. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from your heart to the rest of your body. Healthy arteries are flexible and strong. Overtime too much pressure in your arteries can make the walls thick and stiff, sometimes restricting blood flow to your organs and tissues. This process is called hardening of the arteries. Atherosclerosis is the most common form of this disorder. Atherosclerosis is also the most common cause of cardiovascular disease, and it’s often caused by an unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, being overweight, and smoking. All of these are major risk factors for developing atherosclerosis...
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...Heart Disease. Overview. Heart disease (also called cardiovascular disease) is a class of diseases that involve the heart, the blood vessels (includes arteries, capillaries and veins) or both. The accumulation of plaque causes the blood vessels (veins) to narrow, which reduces the ability of blood to flow in and out of the heart. Cardiovascular disease is a general term that includes many types of heart disease, such as heart attack and stroke. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of deaths worldwide, though, since the 1970s, cardiovascular mortality rates have declined in many high-income countries. At the same time, cardiovascular deaths and disease have increased at a fast rate in low- and middle-income countries. Risk factors of cardiovascular disease. • Tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke • High cholesterol • High blood pressure • Physical inactivity • Diabetes • Inflammation of any part of the heart or major artery • Blood clots • Stress • Age • Family history • Gender What are the symptoms of a heart attack? • Uncomfortable pressure • Fullness or excruciating pain in the chest radiating to the neck, jaw, shoulders or arms • Lightheadedness • Fainting • Increased sweating • Shortness of breath • Nausea What are the symptoms of a stroke? • Sudden numbness...
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...Cardiovascular Disease HCA/240 Cardiovascular disease is a serious disease and remains the biggest cause of deaths worldwide. The rates have decreased over the past two decades, but the percentage of premature deaths is still higher than any other disease. There are some things to look out for when looking for what causes cardiovascular disease. From atherosclerosis which is plaque buildup in the arteries and high cholesterol or the LDL levels are some things to look for. There is also high blood pressure, obesity, and stress can all effect cardiovascular disease. There are some symptoms that you can look out for when trying to diagnose if you may have cardiovascular disease. Some symptoms include chest pain, chest discomfort, pain in one or both arms, shortness of breath, dizziness, faster heartbeats, nausea, abnormal heartbeats, and feeling very tired. There is three main causes to cardiovascular disease are heart attacks and heart disease. The third is an individual that has high blood pressure. When arteries become narrower as the person becomes older, the long term damage can cause congestive heart failure (Beniaminov, Maybaum, & Moinz, 2012). The symptoms of cardiovascular disease vary from mild to severe and could have lasting effects on an individual. The symptoms to look for are a cyanosis which is the skin turning a bluish color on the...
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...Health Priorities Report Health Priorities Report yuliya sadaunichaya yuliya sadaunichaya Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been identified as a health priority area because it is major health and economic burden on Australia. It is one of the leading causes of sickness and death in Australia, although there are significant differences in the incidence and prevalence of the disease among population subgroups. CVD can be attributed to a number of modifiable risk factors. The nature of CVD Cardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to damage to, or disease of, the heart, arteries, veins and/or smaller blood vessels. The three major forms of this disease are: * Coronary heart disease – the poor supply of blood to the muscular walls of the heart by its own blood supply vessels, the coronary arteries * Stroke – the interruption of the supply of blood to the brain * Peripheral Vascular disease – diseases of the arteries, arterioles and capillaries that affect the limbs, usually reducing blood supply to the legs Cardiovascular disease is most evident as stroke, heart attack, angina, heart failure and peripheral vascular disease. Atherosclerosis is the underlying cause of most of these conditions. This is the build-up of fatty and/or fibrous material on the interior walls of arteries. This build-up hinders the flow of blood to the body’s tissues and also acts to increase blood pressure. Often, the build-up occurs...
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...plan which deals with it. In the current society, there are a lot of diseases which affect our communities. These diseases end up causing a lot of deaths. It is therefore important that nurses come up with a strategy of managing these deadly diseases. Examples of these deadly diseases are the heart diseases and stroke. Heart diseases are the leading causes of deaths in America. Stroke is ranked the third most cause of death in America. A combination of the two diseases poses a great threat to the communities of the United States. An advantage which people have over these diseases is that, these are also the most preventable diseases. They are caused by various factors which may include diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, smoking cigarettes, obesity and overweight. These diseases are controllable by one managing their own lifestyles and living a healthy life. The issue being looked in this context is to reduce the community health problems. (Kvan, 2008) The goal of the nursing assessments is to improve the various health care systems in various communities and hence improve the quality of life. This is done through treatment of risk factors which cause heart diseases. The only hope about heart diseases and stroke is that, an early detection of any cardiovascular diseases can be easily treated. The community development programs prevent the reoccurrence of repeated cardiovascular diseases.(Lloyd, 2010) However, this is not an easy task. First, controlling...
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...Metabolic Syndrome and Cardiovascular Disease According to Mayoclinic.org ‘Metabolic syndrome’ (also called dysmetabolic syndrome or syndrome X) is defined as ‘a cluster of conditions — increased blood pressure, a high blood sugar level, excess body fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol levels — that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.1’ Metabolic syndrome is becoming increasingly common and is now recognised as a major causal factor in cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular diseases (CVD’s) are any illnesses that involve the blood vessels (veins, arteries and capillaries) or the heart, or both - diseases that affect the cardiovascular system.2 Cardiovascular diseases are said to be the number 1 cause of death globally: more people die annually from CVDs than from any other cause.3 Cardiovascular diseases include blood vessel diseases, such as coronary artery disease; heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias); and heart defects one may be born with (congenital heart defects), among others.4 Most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing behavioural risk factors such as tobacco use, unhealthy diet and obesity, physical inactivity and harmful use of alcohol using population-wide strategies.3 As mentioned in the definition, hypertension and hyperglycaemia are 2 main features of metabolic syndrome that can lead to cardiovascular disease. Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a blood pressure reading of 140/90 or higher...
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...Cardiovascular Disease Information Cardiovascular Disease Information Cardiovascular disease is one of the most deadly disease in the world. An estimate of five million and each year and more than half of million new cases. Cardiovascular disease refers to a poorly heart that cause fluid o back up in the heart, lungs and other organs. The heart pumps blood through the body and then returns it through the lungs. When the heart fails, the muscles become weak or valves become ineffectual, the heart enlarges. Blood builds up in the heart and in the other parts of the body, like the lungs, liver and the legs. Cardiovascular disease starts from an unnoticeable condition called the asymptomatic and progress to a severely debilitating disease. Another cause could be the decrease of abnormal blood supply to the muscle or a problem within the heart structure, the muscles or the valves. There are many ways an individual can avoid getting this disease, it all comes down to how you live your life. Controlling your cholesterol, blood pressure and keeping a lean weight are some of the ways you can avoid and prevent getting this disease. Toxic agents, drinking alcohol, chemotherapeutic and many others can cause damage to the heart muscle. In our society, individuals consume a lot of foods that has a lot of fat in it and a lot of individuals are not living an active lifestyle. A key part of preventing this disease is the food you take in, exercising at least 30 minutes and not smoking...
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...Cardiovascular Disease HCA/240 September 8, 2012 Dr. Mary Lou Jenkins Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular Disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Each year more than 70 million Americans suffer from Cardiovascular Disease. Cardiovascular disease is a condition that affects the vascular system which is the blood vessels as well as the heart. To understand the cardiovascular system it is consists of many different illnesses such as coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, and congestive heart disease. There is three main causes to cardiovascular disease are heart attacks and heart disease. The third is an individual that has high blood pressure. When arteries become narrower as the person becomes older, the long term damage can cause congestive heart failure (Beniaminov, Maybaum, & Moinz, 2012). The symptoms of cardiovascular disease vary from mild to severe and could have lasting effects on an individual. The symptoms to look for are a cyanosis which is the skin turning a bluish color on the lips or fingertips. This is caused by the lack of oxygen to different parts of the body. Dyspnea becomes more apparent to individual (shortness of breath), due to carbon dioxide that is built up in the lungs. Other symptoms are edema (swelling), in the lower extremities and the hands and abdomen. An individual that gains weight without any explanation or the individual has a dry cough that does not go away (Official Health, 2012). In order to manage...
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