Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Although the term cardiovascular disease refers to a disorder of the cardiovascular system‚ it is usually associated with atherosclerosis‚ also known as arterial disease. It is considered the leading cause of deaths in the world‚ taking 17.1 million lives a year. There are only a few factors that are non-modifiable‚ these being the persons age‚ gender‚ family history and their race and ethnicity. Although there are non-modifiable risk factors‚ there are multiple
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Today‚ noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)‚ mainly cardiovascular diseases‚ cancers‚ chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes represent a leading threat to human health and development. These four diseases are the world’s biggest killers‚ causing an estimated 35 million deaths each year - 60% of all deaths globally - with 80% in low- and middle-income countries. These diseases are preventable. Up to 80% of heart disease‚ stroke‚ and type 2 diabetes and over a third of cancers could be prevented
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22. Provide the CPT code(s) for the following scenario‚ left heart catheterization with coronary angiography and left ventriculogram. PROCEDURE: The right groin was prepped and draped in the usual fashion. Seldinger technique was used‚ and a 6-French sheath was placed in the right femoral artery. A local anesthetic was used and sublingual nitroglycerin was given; no heparin was used. The left and right coronary arteries were selectively opacified in the LAO and RAO projections using manual injections
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Cardiovascular health relates to the health of the heart and blood vessels. The diseases associated with the heart are the leading cause of deaths in the world‚ with 17.5 million deaths in 2012‚ representing 31% of all deaths. In developing countries‚ the main cause of cardiovascular disease is a built up of fats and cholesterol in the arteries‚ leading to blockage of blood supply to the heart or brain‚ resulting in a heart attack or stroke. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been the leading cause of death
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WHO GETS THE HEART? Daniela Acevedo Castillo José Manuel Solís Bulos RANKING 1. MARTHA ROSALES •. SHOULD: She has the perfect age‚ she has to take care of three kids. •. SHOULDN’T: Other people need it more. 2. LEONID GROMYKOVITCH •. SHOULD: He is an important person in the U.S. government‚ he is the only one taking care of his kids. •. SHOULDN’T: He is a little bit old for the heart. 3. SOOHAN KIM • SHOULD: He has an entire life to live. • SHOULDN’T: There are people who have children and need
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Heart failure is serious disease that contributes to death of heart disease. In order to accomplish this essay‚ I have used four key terms ‚which are heart failure‚ causes‚ signs‚ us adults‚ in electronic data base. Heart failure is one of most medical problem that physicians face. It is characterized as a serious problem because heart failure cannot be cured but only can be managed (1). It is also considered as one of life style disease. It has many causes that is related to patients’ life style
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Ms. Boehmer has systolic heart failure. She has reported symptoms of dyspnea with exertions‚ orthopnea (evidenced by “sleeps on two pillows” at night)‚ fatigue (evidenced by “she often feels tired”) and edema (evidenced by “reports that ankles are often swollen in the evening”) alterations in urination (evidenced by “nocturia X 2 and reports she sometimes has a strong urge to void and does not always make it to the toilet in time”). Physical examinations demonstrate S3 gallop. Cardiomegaly is present
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Sodaly Chhun Prof. Linda Mallen Due Date: 4/17/13 Research Paper The Effect of Gum Disease on Human Health. People think the way to have a charming smile is to have white teeth. However‚ that is not all there is to have good oral health. Healthy gum tissue also is an important part of tooth structure which enables our healthy bright smile. Healthy gums aren’t just important for your oral health‚ but they can also be important for your overall health. Numerous research studies suggest that other
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Congestive Heart Failure Olasumbo Dada Liberty University Abstract The prevalence of congestive heart failure is on the increase both in the United States and all over the world‚ and it is the leading cause of hospitalization in the elderly population. Congestive heart failure is a progressive disease generally seen in the elderly‚ which if not properly managed‚ can lead to repeated hospital admissions or death. Heart failure means that the heart muscle is weakened. A weakened heart muscle may
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Heartworm disease was first recognized in dogs more than 100 years ago and is still prevalent among dogs and found in cats worldwide. Nature’s pest‚ the mosquito‚ is the cause of Dirofilaria immitis. At least 70 species of mosquitoes can serve as intermediate hosts‚ of which the most common vectors are Aedes‚ Anopheles‚ and Culex (Woodhaven Labs). When taking a blood meal from microfilaremic host --like wolves‚ coyotes‚ foxes or dogs-- the adult female mosquito becomes infected with the microfilariae
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