believed to be developed first in Ancient Egypt. “At the 2009 American Heart Association meeting in Florida, researchers presented study results showing that Egyptian mummies, some 3,500 years old, had evidence of heart disease — specifically atherosclerosis, which narrows the arteries.” (Story and Cherney) The disease can be traced all the way back to Pharaoh Merenptah who died in 2103 BCE. When researchers looked more into the cases of the mummies from a long time ago, they hypothesized that diets
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heart disease include: 1. ANGINA, in which there is poor blood circulation to the heart, 2. HEART ATTACK, in which there is death of part of the heart muscle, and 3. ARRHYTHMIA, in which the rate or rhythm of the heart-beat is abnormal. 4. ATHEROSCLEROSIS, in which the arteries
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failure, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, and cardiac arrhythmias. Other forms of cardiovascular disease include congenital heart defects, cardiomyopathy, infections of the heart, coronary artery disease, heart valve disorders, myocarditis, and pericarditis. Symptoms of cardiovascular disease vary depending on the specific type of cardiovascular disease. A classic symptom of cardiovascular disease is chest pain. However, with some forms of cardiovascular disease, such as atherosclerosis, there
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disease increases your risk of coronary artery disease, especially if a parent developed it at an early age. Smoking: Nicotine constricts your blood vessels, and carbon monoxide can damage their inner lining, making them more susceptible to atherosclerosis. Heart attacks are more common in smokers than in nonsmokers. Poor diet: A diet that's high in fat, salt and cholesterol can contribute to the development of heart disease. High blood pressure: Uncontrolled high blood pressure can result in
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AKANU IBIAM FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC UNWANA COLLEGE OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY A TERM PAPER WRITTEN FOR THE PARTIAL FUFILLMENT OF THE COURSE FST 217 TOPIC ORANGE JUICE (GROUP 8) BY NWANKWO HAPPINESS .U. 2014/ND/34762/FT LECTURER: MR. TOPE MARCH 2016 INTRODUCTION This term paper is about Orange Juice and how it is produced and gotten. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT My foremost gratitude goes to Almighty God, JEHOVAH, who has led me thus far. I also want to
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Case Study: Coronary Disease Laura Kwan Past Medical History: - tonsils removed as a child - no regular medication - takes reloads occasionally Family Medical History: - father died of myocardial infarction at age 52 - mother is 73 and in good health Social History: - moderately heavy social drinker - 2-3 beers after work - 5-6 beers per day on weekends - smokes a pack of cigarettes a day - married with two children - finances are stable History of Present Illness: - woke up at
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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
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rate is of concern nationally and globally (Giles, 2009). Men have higher chances of developing a cerebrovascular disease than women do (Deutscher, Robertson, & Smith, 1971). There are many causes of cerebrovascular disease one of them being atherosclerosis, a condition in which high cholesterol and arterial inflammation in the brain cause the cholesterol to build up into plaque that blocks the flow of blood to the brain resulting in a stroke. Cerebrovascular disease is easy to predict and prevent
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Introduction As of last year, it was reported that over a million Canadians have heart disease, which also ranks as one of the major causes of death in Canada 1. Additionally, cardiovascular disease claims more than 33,000 lives each year. Furthermore, about ninety percent (9 out of 10) Canadians over the age of twenty years have at least one risk factor for heart disease, and of this number, forty percent (4 out of ten 10) have three or more risk factors 1. Various factors can increase the risk
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Stokes also known as cerebrovascular accidents are the third leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of disability (Huether & McCane, 2012, p.389). Over 75% of stokes occurs in individuals 65 and older. The mildest form of stoke can be so minimal that it is almost unnoticed, however in serve form it can leave the individual with hemiplegia, coma, and even death. There are two main types of stroke: ischemia strokes and hemorrhagic strokes. Ischemia stroke occurs when
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