Mechanism of Action of Drugs Affecting The Cardiovascular System 1) Antihypertensive Drugs: ➢ Diuretics ➢ (-Blockers ➢ ACE Inhibitors ➢ Angiotensin II-Receptor Antagonists ➢ Renin Inhibitors ➢ Calcium Channel Blockers ➢ (-Blockers 2) Antianginal Drugs ➢ Organic Nitrates ➢ (-Blockers ➢ Calcium Channel Blockers 3) Drug Treatment of Heart Failure
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THE ROLE OF EXERCISE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the term used to describe the diseases affecting the heart‚ arteries and blood vessels. Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a leading public health problem in the UK with costs exceeding £30 billion per year. Mortality rates from the disease continue to fall‚ mainly due to a combination of public awareness of the risk factors and understanding of the need to lead a healthier life. However
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effects of coffee and napping on nighttime highway driving: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med. 2006 Jun 6;144(11):785-91. PubMed * 23 * 24. Sofi F‚ Conti AA‚ Gori AM‚ Eliana Luisi ML‚ Casini A‚ Abbate R‚ Gensini GF. Coffee consumption and risk of coronary heart disease: a meta-analysis. Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2007 Mar;17(3):209-23. Epub 2006 Dec 5. PubMed * 25 * 26. Urgert R‚ Essed N‚ van der Weg G‚ Kosmeijer-Schuil TG‚ Katan MB. Separate effects of the coffee diterpenes cafestol and kahweol
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Chapter 18: The Cardiovascular System: The Heart Homework Questions/Objectives (1-18) Heart Anatomy 1. Describe the size‚ shape‚ location‚ and orientation of the heart in the thorax. • 250 to 350 grams about the size of a fist‚ within the mediastinum and tilts toward the left side of the body√ 2. Name the coverings of the heart. • Pericardium – doubled-walled sac that encloses the heart. • Fibrous Pericardium – superficial part of
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remain a major supply of posterior circulation; patient with basilar artery thrombosis commonly presented with sudden and dramatic neurological impairment mostly sudden vertigo‚ dysarthria‚ headache and motor deficits such as quadriparesis ‚hemiparesis and altered consciousness. As causes‚ the most common risk factor is hypertension‚ hypertension is found to be the reason of 70% of cases. It followed by diabetes mellitus‚ peripheral vascular disease‚ coronary artery disease ‚ cigarette smoking
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bilaterally and sacral edema is also present. Bilateral BS present with coarse crackles in both lower lobes. He appears frightened and anxious; he states‚ “This is the worst it has ever been – please don’t leave me alone.” Past Medical/Social History: Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)‚ hypertension‚ cor pulmonale‚ emphysema-moderate stage. He smoked 2 packs per day for 35 years‚ and quit 5 years ago. Hospitalized 3 times previously for HF; the most recent hospitalization was 6 months ago. He is a retired insurance
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great vessels: the superior and inferior vena cava‚ the pulmonary artery and vein‚ as well as the aorta. The aortic arch lies behind the heart. The esophagus and the spine lie further behind the heart. II. FUNCTIONS OF THE HEART The role of circulation is to: 1. Continuously deliver oxygen‚ nutrients‚ hormones‚ and antibodies to organs‚ tissues and cells throughout the body in response to varying tissue demands. 2. Remove end products of metabolism from tissue and cells. The role of the
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blood not being able to circulate from the body and lungs back to the heart‚ causing fluid to leak from capillary blood vessels. Heart failure is most commonly caused by a weakness of the muscle of the left ventricle‚ which leads to inadequate circulation. Congestive heart failure‚ if left untreated‚ disrupts the homeostasis in the human body‚ causing other problems. Heart failure doesn’t mean your heart stops pumping‚ it means your heart isn’t meeting your body’s need for blood and oxygen. When
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increases and strengthens the immunity system. As we exercise regularly‚ our bodies become stronger and the blood circulation is efficient. Accordingly‚ the organs function well and the person feels healthy. Thus‚ exercising increases out well-being and total fitness. On the other hand‚ people who lead sedentary lives do not exercise and prone to diseases such as hypertension‚ diabetes and coronary diseases. Thus to avoid these silent killers‚ we should exercise. Sports can help us reduce weight. Obesity
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