Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in the world, killing more than 15 million people according to the American Heart Association. It has many risk factors, including: * Diabetes * High blood pressure * High LDL "bad" cholesterol * Low HDL "good" cholesterol * Menopause * Not getting enough physical activity or exercise * Obesity * Radiotherapy to the chest, * Hypertension, * Hyperlipidemia. * Smoking Coronary heart disease is
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Young Adulthood Stages of Development Physical development for the young adult typically sees one in the best physical condition: strong, sharp senses, and stamina. Memory and thinking (cognitive) abilities are at their highest. The social development and personality development for the young adult can be identified with a desire to be socially independent and with a high ambition to succeed and can include occupation selection, selecting a life-partner, starting a family, accepting responsibilities
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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
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2nd Dan Grading theory assignment: To illustrate the human cardiovascular system and to explain how the cardiovascular system works and how this is affected by martial arts. The cardiovascular system composes of blood, the heart, the lungs, veins, arteries and all other blood vessels. Its primary function is to pump oxygenated blood and all its nutrients around the body to the muscles and organs that need it, and in turn transport deoxygenated blood and any waste products, that have been used
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Cardiovascular fitness shows how the heart and lungs supply oxygen-rich blood to the working muscle tissues and the ability of the muscles to use oxygen to produce energy for movement. The ability to deliver oxygen to the muscles is affected by many physiological parameters, including heart rate, stroke volume, cardiac output, and maximal oxygen consumption. Cardiovascular conditioning utilizes and transports the necessary oxygen and nutrients to body tissues. In order for the body to deliver adequate
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his sister have diabetes which is also a trend that could be carried via genes .My father and have high cholesterol level in blood .These are also genetic predisposing factors that could put me at risk of developing heart attack. Knowing the risk factors of developing diabetes and heart disease I have to be very cautious about my health. Eating healthy food with less carbohydrates and fat would reduce the risk factors. Healthy habits not only include food ,but also my activities that will keep me
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11/17/2011 1) Describe the procedure of cardiac catheterization: Cardiac Catheterization (Cath) is a specialized study of the heart during which a catheter, or thin hollow flexible tube, is inserted into the artery of the groin or arm. Under x-ray visualization, the tip of the catheter is guided to the heart. Pressures are measured and an x-ray Angiogram (Angio) movie of the heart and blood vessels are obtained while injecting an iodinated colorless "dye" or contrast material through the catheter. Coronary
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without a stimulus from a nerve source. It means your heart pumps without something making it. 8. To determine cardiac output in the field, we must rely on heart rate and the strength of the pulse to estimate it. 9. Ischemia is decreased blood flow. Atherosclerosis is where there is a buildup of cholesterol and calcium, they form plaque inside the walls of blood vessels. They decrease the flow of blood. 10. Angina is when the heart tissues aren’t getting enough oxygen. This gives the patient
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Potential effects of life factors and events on the development of an individual. By Amy Stephens P2, P3 2015 Amy J [Type the company name] 1/1/2015 In this assignment I will be explaining the potential effects of different life factors towards and individual and then I'll try to explain the influences that come from these effects including two life events of the development of an individual. The five factors that can have an effect on someone's development and the ones I will be talking
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