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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chest pain fear a heart attack. However, there are many possible causes of chest pain. Some causes are not dangerous to your health, while other causes are serious and even life-threatening. Any organ or tissue in your chest can be the source of pain, including your heart, lungs, esophagus, muscles, ribs, tendons, or nerves. Pain may also spread to the chest from the neck, abdomen, and back. Common Causes Heart problems that can cause chest pain: * Angina or a heart attack is pain that occurs
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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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Coronary Artery Disease The term heart disease is used to describe various types of heart conditions. Heart disease is the leading cause of deaths in the United States. It is also a leading cause in disability in the United States. More than 616,000 Americans die each year because of heart disease (National Center 2012). In 2010, all cardiovascular diseases together projected to cost $444.2 billion according to the American Heart Association (National Center 2012). In the United States, coronary
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Outline 05-05-2012 Heart Disease I. Introduction: In America, Heart Disease is one of the leading causes of death. I will discuss what Heart Disease is and ways to prevent and treat heart disease, as well as what contributes to Heart Disease and why it is important to prevent it. A. What is Heart Disease? 1. Heart disease is a broad term used to describe a range of diseases that affect your heart. The various diseases that fall under the umbrella of heart disease include diseases
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depression on leads 2,3 and AVF Physical Examination: - heart rate was 110 (high heart rate) - respiratory rate was 22 (high respiratory rate. Should be 16-20) - blood pressure was 160/100 (high bp) - sweaty, pale, and had no obvious jugular venous distention - chest was clear on auscultation - abdomen was unremarkable - skin was slightly sweaty - chest x-ray was normal with normal heart size - lab work was normal Research: Heart Problems - closely linked to diet and lifestyle choices
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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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from a heart attack caused by CAD. Coronary Artery Disease is a disease in which plaque builds up inside the arteries. The buildup of plaque in the arteries causes a narrowing of the arteries. This results in the inability of the blood containing necessary oxygen to be transported to the heart and thus, to the rest of the body. The arteries are supposed to normally supply oxygen to the heart
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Heart Disease. Overview. Heart disease (also called cardiovascular disease) is a class of diseases that involve the heart, the blood vessels (includes arteries, capillaries and veins) or both. The accumulation of plaque causes the blood vessels (veins) to narrow, which reduces the ability of blood to flow in and out of the heart. Cardiovascular disease is a general term that includes many types of heart disease, such as heart attack and stroke. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause
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Heart Health Center Image Collection: Human Anatomy Picture of the Heart © 2009 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved. The heart is a muscular organ about the size of a fist, located just behind and slightly left of the breastbone. The heart pumps blood through the network of arteries and veins called the cardiovascular system. The heart has four chambers: * The right atrium receives blood from the veins and pumps it to the right ventricle. * The right ventricle receives blood from the
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