Heart disease kills more people in the UK than any other type of disease; almost 50% of hearts disease fatalities are from coronary heart disease or ‘CHD.’ It affects the coronary arteries that supply the heart muscle with oxygen and glucose that it uses for respiration. Blood flow through these vessels becomes restricted by the build up of fatty deposits, caused be white blood cells combining with low-density lipoproteins which leads to plaque, this is know as atheroma. If blood flow to the heart
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impairing blood flow. This condition is called atherosclerosis. But the question is, is it the high cholesterol that causes the artery walls to thicken, thus creating the potential for a heart attack? LDL is a lipoprotein that enables transport of lipids through the bloodstream. LDL has been regarded as a predictor of heart disease. LDL is regarded as the kind of cholesterol that is deposited into the artery and causing the formation of a thick substance that blocks the bloodstream. It is a popular theory
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Heart disease is a serious problem in the United States; every 33 seconds, a person dies from Cardio Vascular Disease in the United States. It is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Every 20 seconds, one person has a heart attack in the United States. Every day, nearly 2,500 people die in the United States due to heart disease. (3,4) The heart is a vital organ, pumping blood, which carries essential oxygen and nutrients all around the body. As a powerfully active muscle, the heart
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about are Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and Diabetes type 2. Coronary heart disease (CHD): Causes of CHD: Coronary heart disease is usually caused by a build-up of fatty deposits on the walls of the arteries around the heart. The fatty deposit is called atheroma, which are made up of cholesterol and other waste substances. The build-up of atheroma on the walls of the coronary arteries makes the arteries narrower and limits the flow of blood to the heart. This
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The heart is a muscular organ in humans and other animals, which pumps blood through the blood vessels of the circulatory system. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels. Cardiovascular disease mainly includes coronary artery diseases (CAD) such as myocardial infarction commonly known as a heart attack. Heart attack is a diseased condition of blood vessels which supply blood to Heart. Clogged arteries are the main proponent of heart attack devising a
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pressure consumingA normal heart pumps blood around the body easily, at a low pressure. High blood pressure means that your heart must pump harder and the arteries have to carry blood that’s flowing under greater preThis puts a strain on your arteries and your heart, which in turn increases your risk of a heart attack, a stroke or of suffering from Heart attack If you have high blood pressure you’re also more at risk of having a heart attack or developing heart disease in the future. Because
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triggers the fight-or-flight reaction which is positive mainly because it is designed to save our lives. And he described it as “an emergency reaction that prepares an animal for running or fighting” (Tennant, 2005). Under stress circumstances your heart pounds faster, blood pressure rises, breath quickens ,your senses becomes sharper. These reactions increases your stamina, speeds your reaction, and enhance your focus preparing you to either fight or flee (Tennant, john hopkins university schools
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WoD is a great game. After running a WoD game for two years now, understanding more of its intricacies, I have to admit that I found myself charmed by its simplicity. Some people call it a "mediocre" system, but I personally find that it stands up to the rigors of actual game play quite nicely and that it even has some solid strengths: Simplicity and invisibility. You can easily call for a roll, calculate the results, and then sweep the mechanics under the rug and get back to the drama of your story
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Chemicals in tobacco affect your heart and blood vessels. When it comes to smoking, there is not much more to discuss about cardiovascular disease. Smoking is the leading cause of heart disease. Carbon monoxide replaces the oxygen in your blood. This causes your blood pressure to go up increasing your risk for heart attack. Exercise for 30 minutes a day. As often as you can to keep your heart healthy. Keeping a healthy lifestyle and your weight in control helps prevent heart disease. Eating healthy and
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Memorandum TO: Professor Erika Oquinn FROM: Alla Hajeh DATE: 3/17/2013 SUBJECT: Heart Transplant After a very thorough and intensive process I have decided to give the heart to Lisa. This was a very tough decision to make and although every one of these people deserve this heart I have found it to be in the best interest of everyone that Lisa gets the heart. The utilitarianism theory and hedonistic utilitarianism have greatly affected my thinking and have helped me come to this conclusion
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