Heart disease is accountable for more than 30% of all deaths; over 90% of the causes of this disease are preventable and controllable. The name heart disease is also known as coronary artery disease. The arteries are the blood vessels that supply blood to and from the heart. When the blood vessels are blocked, normal blood flow is lost to the heart. The blockage is caused by plaque, which contains large amounts of cholesterol. This plaque builds up on the inside of the coronary arteries and
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Cardiovascular Diseases are made up of dysfunctions of the heart and/or it’s blood vessels. The diseases that can be considered a form of cardiovascular disease vary widely and can range from issues such as blood clots that block veins to a malformation of the heart that was in existence at birth. These diseases are one of the most dangerous as it can seriously affect the necessary blood flow throughout a person’s body. (7) Many cases of cardiovascular disease are associated with atherosclerosis
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It is extremely important for a diagnosis of an MI to be made very quickly. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of a heart attack can allow doctors to quickly begin treatment. Diagnostic tools such as electrocardiograms (ECG) and lab values can help physicians quickly determine what exactly is taking place in the heart. Patients who experience MIs often come to the hospital with complaints of severe chest pain, or angina pectoris. C.B. presented to the hospital complaining of severe substernal chest
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exercise. Organizational pattern: Cause and effect Introduction I. (Testimony) Over 2000 years ago Hippocrates, the father of medicine said, "Walking is man's best medicine." (Attention-getting quotation) II. (Explanation) Many feel that with heart disease the number one killer in the country and with over one-fourth of the population significantly overweight, exercise is the only hope. (Reason for listening) III. (Testimony) The National Institute of Health says, "Walking is the ideal exercise
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Axia College Material Appendix C--'Dirty Tricks' Exercise--Week 9 Complete the table below using the information from the Course Syllabus: Week 8. |Dirty Trick #/Name |Description/Definition |Why Chosen |***Example from: 2012 Presidential Campaign OR Recent News Story | | | | |OR Other Situation
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to stack upon one another which will form a blood clot in the artery, resulting in prevention of blood flow to the vital organs which may result in a heart attack, stroke or death. Common diseases related to Atherosclerosis include, Cardiovascular Disease (When plaque builds up in the coronary arteries effecting the direct blood flow to the heart) Carotid Artery Disease (when plaque builds up in the carotid arteries which supply blood and oxygen to the brain) Peripheral Artery Disease (When plaque
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hardening of the arteries. Plaque is a buildup of fat and cholesterol and is more prevalent in older people. The buildup does not allow sufficient blood and oxygen to flow to the body and can therefore cause serious consequences. Strokes, heart attacks, and heart failure can occur without treatment. Plaque can also break off and cause blood clots. Other symptoms are general pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, and muscle weakness. Doctors can check for a weakened pulse, aneurism, or slow wound healing
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Coronary Heart Disease Coronary heart disease is the most common of heart diseases. Nearly 500,000 Americans die each year from CHD. This type of heart disease is caused by narrowing or clogging of the coronary arteries. CHD is the number one killer in both men and women in the U.S. these deaths could be prevented because CHD is related to certain aspects of one’s life. The risk factors include high blood pressure, smoking, high cholesterol, obesity, and no physical activities- all of which can
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Patricia Joseph Medical Terminology II HEA 201 Dr.Giselle Salgado-Jimenez June 18, 2015 Coronary Artery Disease Heart disease The topic I will explore is Coronary Artery Disease or Heart Disease in women. My question, what do healthcare providers need to know about heart disease in woman and how it is different from men will be discussed. Coronary Artery disease is the leading cause of death in woman and men in society. Many women’s risk factor goes unrecognized and untreated by their primary
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Introduction The heart is like an engine, pumping blood throughout the body. Over time, when this pump cannot distribute enough blood throughout the body to meet its needs, it develops into a condition known as congestive heart failure. When the right side of the heart fails, the lungs cannot pick up oxygen due to the heart’s inability to pump enough blood to them. In contrast, left sided heart failure is related to the heart’s inability to pump an adequate amount of oxygen-rich blood throughout
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