Cardiovascular system

The heart is an essential part of a human’s body. It is a muscular organ located at the center of the circulatory system that pumps blood throughout the body. The system comprises of veins, arteries, and capillaries, and these blood vessels carry blood to and from all areas of one’s body to sustain life. It beats around 100,000 times and pumps around 2,000 gallons per day. The heart is vital to one’s health and everything that goes on in his or her body. The heart is also prone to many different…

their level, not only the amount of fat ingested (Matters). The level of these different molecules in the body is tested because they are known to elevate the risk of cardiovascular diseases. However, the level of cholesterol in the body shouldn’t be lowered at all costs because it is not a good predictor of the risk of cardiovascular diseases and the drugs prescribed to lower its level are harmful for the…

waves of the electrocardiogram or arrhythmias that may be present are carefully watched for. Regularly occurring arrhythmias on the EKG are one of the signs that the test needs to be stopped. When designing an exercise program for an individual cardiovascular that has multiple arrhythmias must be taken into heavy consideration. Pushing a patient too far can cause even greater damage. A person’s blood pressure is also determined before the start of the exercise test. This determines how hard the…

Cardiovascular disease risk factors include tobacco use, hypertension, high blood cholesterol, diabetes, obesity and inactivity. On the other hand, risk factors that increase cancer include genetic, sexually transmitted diseases, obesity, cigarettes, ultraviolet radiation, and age. To increase women’s awareness for cardiovascular risk factors and risk factors that increase cancer, we need to look toward ourselves…

and in the blood. Their results concluded that such a diet was safe and did not cause any disorders that affected the blood. Hence, Kim et al, have suggested that the lemon detox diet could bring huge benefits, reducing not only obesity but also cardiovascular diseases as they correspond to each…

(Staff). This keeps the blood flowing smoothly, decreasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Not only can physical activity help prevent heart problems but it can also prevent type two diabetes, certain types of cancers, metabolic syndrome, and arthritis. Regular activity can improve muscle strength and boost endurance. “Exercise and physical activity deliver oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and help your cardiovascular system work more efficiently. And when your heart and lungs work more…

In the article “Impact of pharmacist care in the management of cardiovascular disease risk factors: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials,” Santschi, Chiolero, Burnand, Colosimo, and Paradis introduced the article stating that “cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in adults worldwide and it accounts for approximately one-third of mortality in Canada and in the United States” (p. 1441). In the article “Improving Blood Pressure Control Through…

JOURNAL-1 After completing the first journal entry, I found that my stress level is below the average that is very good for me. there are only a few areas where my score relates that I am under stress. I was amazed when I found that my stress level is under my control. In order to keep my stress at the same level and to overcome some of the stress in my life, I have to go through my health textbook. First, what is stress: it is an automatic biological response to stressors, or demands made on…

Two notable differences between the adult that I interviewed and the expected findings that surprised me the most were that she felt no change in her muscle strength/weakening of her bones and that despite growing up in the U.S., influenced by Western culture, due to her and her husband’s Asian backgrounds, they spend a lot of time with his parents and they live with her brother-in-law instead of on their own. This surprised me because as we learned in class and through our textbook, as age…

and psychological advantages associated with an active lifestyle. Research shows that people with Rheumatoid Arthritis are at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, cachexia, and multiple factors associated with osteoporosis. In order to reduce these medical issues, physical activity is recommended. Exercise is proven to improve cardiovascular health, stimulates muscle hypertrophy and advances participants bone mineral density. This is extremely important in patients with Rheumatoid…