and the Ventricle pumps blood out of the heart. Because Heart Disease can be very deadly people should know the symptoms and types in order to prevent further cases. Some types of heart diseases include Congenital, Heart Failure, Arrhythmia, Atherosclerosis and Cardiomegaly. Congenital Heart Disease is not given, but appears at birth. Congenital Heart Disease has problems with the heart valves. The heart valves will close which stops blood from passing through. This also causes
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African American, Hispanic, or Asian/ Pacific Islander, or having a family history of stoke or transient ischemic attack. The controllable risks factors are the following; high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, high cholesterol, diabetes, atherosclerosis, circulation problems, tobacco use and smoking, alcohol use, physical inactivity, obesity. High blood pressure means the heart is pumping harder to move blood through the body. This can weaken blood vessels and damage major organs, such as the
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plaque in the arteries. The plaque that builds up is made up of cholesterol deposits (CDC 2009). With the buildup of the plaque, the lumen of the arteries narrows over time (CDC 2009). When this process happens, it is known as atherosclerosis (CDC 2009). Atherosclerosis is a serious condition because it can lead to angina or discomfort. The most common symptom a person can experience is chest pain or discomfort because the heart muscle is not getting enough blood supply. Other symptoms can include
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supply blood to the heart. When the vessels are blocked, series of conditions may occur such as, heart attacks, strokes, chest pains, etc. However, coronary heart disease (CHD) happens slowly over time. Coronary heart disease is caused by atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is the buildup of cholesterol (usually LDL, or triglycerides) and plaque deposits on the inner walls of the arteries. The buildup of the two can constrain blood flow to the heart muscle by substantially clogging the artery, or it may
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000 people had a heart attack outside of a hospital setting, of those eventually treated by emergency services only 10.6% survived. ("Heart Disease: Scope and Impact") The system most directly affected by CAD is obviously the heart, however atherosclerosis can occur in different blood vessels throughout the body. This
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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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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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are used for energy, however when there is a lot of triglycerides the body will hang onto them and use them later. Which can build fat in your midsection. A big risk of having a high triglyceride level is a condition called atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is when your arteries narrow and harden, while fat builds up in them. This increases your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Mr. Brown your triglycerides level is normal, however it is close to falling into the borderline
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