lipodystrophy, scleroderma and decreased joint mobility. Their facial features also resemble that of an aged person. (c) These children generally die in their teens, commonly by age 13, predominantly due to cardiovascular complications related to atherosclerosis.(b) Progeria is mainly caused by a
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This essay will follow the steps as described within the Clinical Reasoning Cycle; introducing Mrs Alice Palmer a 54-year-old who has recently suffered an ischaemic stroke and is now undergoing further care and rehabilitation in the acute stroke unit. Firstly, the implications of stroke and the risk factors will be briefly observed, secondly, how her demographic is affected by the issue at hand will be discussed. Thirdly, handover information will be analysed and further required information will
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To prosect the organs I first bluntly dissect the aorta from the back of the organ block. Next, I detach the aorta from the heart by cutting the aorta at the aortic arch. The aorta is opened longitudinally and the interior examined for atherosclerosis, other pathologies and any medical devices. Then, I cut the esophagus from the larynx and bluntly dissect the esophagus away from the organ block, leaving it attached to the stomach. Next, the spleen is detached, weighed and serially sectioned perpendicular
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artery with plaque buildup and a blood clot. A less common cause of heart attack is a severe spasm (tightening) of a coronary artery. The spasm cuts off blood flow through the artery. Spasms can occur in coronary arteries that aren't affected by atherosclerosis. Heart attacks can be associated with or lead to severe health problems, such as heart failure and life-threatening
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Hypertension (HTN) or high blood pressure, sometimes called arterial hypertension, is a chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is elevatedHypertension is a common disorder and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The majority (90%) of patients have ‘primary’ or ‘essential’ hypertension where no identifiable underlying cause is found. The remaining minority (up to 10%) have ‘secondary’ hypertension where a cause is identified. Complete assessment of
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are known to cause cancer (carcinogens). some of these chemicals are, benzene (a petroleum product), ammonia ( used in dry cleaning and toilet cleaning), formaldehyde (a chemical used to preserve dead bodies and ) and Tar. Tobacco smoke causes atherosclerosis (hardening of the blood vessels) leading to hart attack and
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following prodromal symptoms: Intense sharp chest pain, radiation of chest pain up to neck, shoulder, jaw and down left arm, ventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation or flutter, Coughing, wheezing, Fever, Fatigue, chest discomfort, and Malaise. Atherosclerosis is the disease primarily responsible almost 90% of myocardial infarctions that result from an acute thrombus that obstructs an atherosclerotic coronary artery. Plaque rupture and erosion are considered to be the major triggers for coronary thrombosis
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of aortic dissection are generally related to any condition that damages or weakens the aorta muscle wall or increases the pressure against the aorta. Many risk factors that be a part of the cause to the growth of aortic dissection, including: atherosclerosis, narrowing of the aorta (coarctation), polycystic kidney disease, inflammation of the aorta (aortitis), a thoracic aneurysm already in existence, high blood pressure (hypertension), too much fluid or volume circulating through the aorta
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Freshmen 15. Too much weight gain, especially in a short period of time, can lead to serious diseases. The common diet related death is heart disease (Atherosclerosis), cancers, and stoke. The study of Tuft Longitudinal Health center showed that 60% (of students) eat too much artery- clogging saturated fat (Hellmich, 2002). This can result in Atherosclerosis. Most misbelieve that it is the school’s fault for providing unhealthy meals. However, College/University are required by state to offer all nutrients
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extra strain to the kidneys and loss of valuable resources from the body begin to increase which leads to renal failure. Hypertension develops from atherosclerosis (thickening of blood vessels) with the accumulation of white blood cells, cholesterol, triglycerides, and eventually calcium which then will calcify the blood vessels walls. Atherosclerosis and hypertension lead to issues with the heart increasing the likelihood of a stroke or cardiovascular issues, which is one of the leading causes of
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