American Heart Association

Studies have recently shown that heart attacks may arise from plaque buildup in coronary arteries. A study has been performed by some professionals in Colorado to attempt and figure out if they can prove or gain more evidence about this hypothesis. Dr. Thomas Maddox is one of the individuals involved in the study, and he co-wrote an article that describes how he built off of a previous study to further research the relationship between plaque build-up and myocardial infarction. The Author and…

prevented by simply addressing behavioral risk factors. The heart is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body. The arteries take the blood away from the heart and the veins bring it back to it, completing the circuit. This process is what brings oxygen, nutrients, and protection to the body 's cells. It is also the process that takes waste materials from the cells to be removed from the body. If the cardiovascular (cardio – heart, vascular – veins and arteries) system does not work…

or higher (a diagnosis can be established after three or more blood consecutive pressure readings). Antihypertensive medication is often used to reduce blood pressure. The blood pressure is the amount of blood the heart pumps and the resistance of blood flow in the arteries. If the heart pumps more blood than needed, or the arteries become narrower the result will be a higher blood pressure (3). The main purpose for treating hypertension is to decrease the risk of further complications that can…

increase in pulmonary blood flow. VSD is a hole in the wall separating the two lower chambers of the heart (AHA, 2016). The blood is shunted from the left ventricle artery, across the open septum into the pulmonary artery without any impediment (Ball & Bindler, 2008). The opening may cause a higher pressure in the heart or reduced oxygen to the body (AHA, 2016). This is the most common congenital heart defect, as reported by Ball & Bindler (2008) and it is responsible for about 40% of all…

A fourteen year old boy was undergoing surgery when his heart suddenly stopped. Otherwise known as cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest is when the heart stops all electrical activity, eventually stopping the heart muscle from contracting. When the heart stops beating, the whole body including the brain does not receive oxygen. If the brain lacks oxygen for, ten to fifteen minutes, there could be permanent brain damage. It is crucial that the heart starts beating or someone starts Cardiopulmonary…

Introduction According to the American Heart Association, heart disease accounts for more than 17.3 million deaths a year and this number is expected to grow to more than 23.6 million in 2030. There are several types of heart disease, one of them being acute myocardial infarction also known as heart attack. Myocardial infarction is the damaging or death of an area of the heart muscle caused by blockage in the blood supply of that area. Myocardial infarction happens when the arteries become…

100% of Americans consume more than the amount of sodium recommended by the American Heart Association, with approximately 60% of Americans consuming more than double the recommended value (Whelton). Sodium consumption is a concern because it is the direct cause of hypertension, which leads to many of the top preventable diseases of the circulatory system (Schieb). In 2010 approximately 200,000 people in the U.S. died from hypertensive disorders including heart disease, stroke, and heart attack…

5 Ways Heart Health Doesn’t Have to be a Chore By Steve Milano Nowhere does the adage “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” hold more true than when it comes to preventing heart attacks and strokes. Of all the preventive measures consumers can take to reduce their risk for diseases and conditions, hearth health is one area where someone can take significant control of his or her situation. Even better news is that taking care of oneself doesn’t have to include frequent grueling…

Forbes & Watt (2016), “fatigue from decreased cardiac output is worse in the evening, whereas fatigue from anxiety or depression occurs all day or is worse in the morning” (p.472). Exercise intolerance and fatigue are often the most common symptoms of heart failure. Based on the subjective and objective data provided, I would educate S.P. on CHF. I would…

Introduction In 1948 the longitudinal based Framingham heart (FHS) study began. This used an initial cohort of 5, 209 men and women from Framingham MA, USA to instigate the risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease (Dawber 1980). The study continued to capture data from the spouse and offspring of the initial cohort; these became the second and third generations. The data from the Framingham heart study led to the development of the prediction risk profile model of CVD. This assesses…