“According to statistics from 2009, more than 386,000 Americans died of heart disease that year, accounting for one out of six deaths in the country” (Thaik 32). The development of potential heart disease occurs when the human heart is not functioning properly. The heart is the most important organ in the body and therefore must be taken care of. The human heart is unique, from development, to function, and potential health issues. The development of the human heart begins before birth. The development of the heart has various stages. According to Cynthia Thaik, M.D., the first stage of heart development “begins when cardiac precursor cells migrate to form a primitive heart tube” (16). After a primitive heart tube is formed the second stage
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Medicine Net says, “Cardiovascular disease is caused by smoking, high blood pressure, and diabetes” (“Cardiovascular Disease”). The process of contracting cardiovascular disease from these factors is intricate. “When the plaque ruptures, or breaks open, it forms a blood clot in the coronary artery which completely block the artery. This prevents oxygen-rich blood from being delivered to the heart muscle beyond that blockage and that of the heart begins to die” (“Cardiovascular …show more content…
The Cleveland Clinic also said, “Metabolic syndrome is thought to be the leading contributor to the development of heart attacks and strokes” (“Disease & Conditions”). Additionally, this disease is know to be a contributor to insulin resistance. “Metabolic syndrome is associated with ‘insulin resistance’, which means that the body does not use insulin efficiently to lower glucose and triglyceride levels” (“Disease & Conditions”). Although little is known about the cause of metabolic syndrome, it continues to be a large problem among Americans. A dysfunctioning heart is also prone to, “One of the leading causes of death in the United States having to do with blood flow to the heart”, coronary artery disease (Thaik 32). The development of this disease is set in motion, “…when the major blood vessels that supply your heart with blood, oxygen and nutrients (coronary arteries) become clamped or diseased” (“Coronary Artery Disease”). This disease can be caused by many factors and can be contracted at any
Medicine Net says, “Cardiovascular disease is caused by smoking, high blood pressure, and diabetes” (“Cardiovascular Disease”). The process of contracting cardiovascular disease from these factors is intricate. “When the plaque ruptures, or breaks open, it forms a blood clot in the coronary artery which completely block the artery. This prevents oxygen-rich blood from being delivered to the heart muscle beyond that blockage and that of the heart begins to die” (“Cardiovascular …show more content…
The Cleveland Clinic also said, “Metabolic syndrome is thought to be the leading contributor to the development of heart attacks and strokes” (“Disease & Conditions”). Additionally, this disease is know to be a contributor to insulin resistance. “Metabolic syndrome is associated with ‘insulin resistance’, which means that the body does not use insulin efficiently to lower glucose and triglyceride levels” (“Disease & Conditions”). Although little is known about the cause of metabolic syndrome, it continues to be a large problem among Americans. A dysfunctioning heart is also prone to, “One of the leading causes of death in the United States having to do with blood flow to the heart”, coronary artery disease (Thaik 32). The development of this disease is set in motion, “…when the major blood vessels that supply your heart with blood, oxygen and nutrients (coronary arteries) become clamped or diseased” (“Coronary Artery Disease”). This disease can be caused by many factors and can be contracted at any