Heart disease

Heart disease is a disorder of blood vessels which can lead to a heart attack. Also called cardiovascular disease/ cardiac disease. Heart disease is a condition that involves narrowed or blocked blood vessel. That prevent other body part of your body like the heart from recieving blood. Symptoms and effects of this disease Effects; heart disease, chest pain, stroke, can effect your heart muscle valves. Symptoms; shortness of breath, pain in neck, jaw, throat, numbness and weakness. Since…

Coronary heart disease is one of the main heart diseases, it affects the blood vessels of the heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking are all risk factors that could lead to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke. Significant decreasing linear trend for age groups 40–59 and 60 and over (p < 0.05). 2In 2009–2010, significantly different from women. Significant decreasing linear trend for age group 60 and over…

Valvular Heart Disease Luke White – C14367136 Introduction In this report I will discuss valvular heart disease. Firstly I will discuss the disease itself, what it is, what its symptoms are and what effect it can have on a person if it is left untreated. Then I will examine the role of the Clinical Measurement Scientist in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of this disease. I will then go on to write about the importance of professionalism as a clinical measurement scientist. This will…

The heart is a vital organ that controls blood flow to the entire body. Without the heart muscles, organs and all other body parts would die. The life choices a person makes can affect the health of their heart. For example, smoking, bad diet, sedentary lifestyle, and other choices can damage the heart in the long run. As a medical student this is an important topic of interest because it is found that, "Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and the cost to combat it…

Why do we need to be aware of heart disease in women? Heart disease is normally thought of as a “men’s disease”; however, statistically women are affected as much as men are. Signs and symptoms in women are not necessarily the classic symptoms of chest pain. Many women experience no signs or symptoms until they have heart failure, irregular heartbeat, or a heart attack (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute [NIH], 2014a). Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, affecting…

is the size of your fist Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States. The term Heart Disease is used to label a range of diseases that affect the heart; heart failure and coronary artery disease- are a few of many serious heart problems. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, their research suggest that heart disease begins with damage to the lining and inner layers of the coronary (heart) arteries. The buildup of plaque in the heart arteries may even start…

every year from some sort of heart disease. A few of the major heart problems amongst Americans include: Coronary heart disease, irregular heartbeat (arrhythmias), congenital heart defects, weak heart muscles (cardiomyopathy), and heart valve problems. Adding to the risk, heart disease is often referred to as a “silent killer” because many of these conditions have no symptoms, leading to never having a doctor look closely. Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a chronic disease accounting for…

oronary heart disease (CHD) is also known for having alternative names such as coronary artery disease (CAD) and Arteriosclerotic heart disease. It is a condition wherein the plaque starts building up inside the coronary arteries which supply the heart muscle with blood and oxygen. The process of plaque building up is called atherosclerosis. This plaque is made up of calcium, fat, cholesterol and other substances that are usually found in the blood. The plaque narrows down the arteries and…

Heart disease and stroke are prevalent diseases occurring in the United States and around the world. It has become essential to understand that several factors contribute to these health issues, but also that they contribute to the worsening of many other health problems. The importance of prevention in the community can be achieved by understanding the different risk factors, the prevention measures, and the ways to recognize signs and symptoms when they occur. In order to improve the quality…

causes of death in the United states is Coronary Heart Disease (CHD). The disease can lead to severe health conditions and is one of the main reasons that the cost of health care keeps rising. Not only is CHD a big problem here in America, but it is also making it’s appearance around the world. A prevention for this disease is crucial and should not be taken lightly any longer. The “nonmodifiable” (cannot be changed) risk factors of this disease is how old you are, gender, and the past family…