Coronary Heart Disease Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a disease in which a waxy substance called plaque (plak) builds up inside the coronary arteries. These arteries supply oxygen-rich blood to your heart muscle. When plaque builds up in the arteries‚ the condition is called atherosclerosis (ATH-er-o-skler-O-sis). The buildup of plaque occurs over many years. (nhlbi.nih.gov) CHD AND TREATMENTS: CHD is the most common type of heart disease. In the United States‚ CHD is the #1 cause of
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Heart disease is a chronic health disorder that accounts for 30% of all deaths. Heart disease has many risk factors‚ such as genetics‚ unhealthy eating habits‚ lack of physical activity‚ and smoking. Here‚ we will discuss those risk factors‚ and discuss ways to diminish those risk factors. Heart disease or coronary artery disease is caused by a blockage in the blood vessels that supply the heart. The blockages are caused by plaque which contains cholesterol in large amounts that adhere to the artery
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fatalities from coronary heart disease (CHD) in Australia has steadily declined‚ however it remains one of the leading causes of all deaths and the number one cause of cardiovascular deaths among Australian population (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare [AIHW]‚ 2011). Coronary heart disease refers to the conditions that affect the blood vessels that supply the heart muscle with nutrients and oxygen (Craft‚ Gordon‚ & Tiziani‚ 2011). There are two main clinical types: heart attack and angina (AIHW
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got my attention is Richard Notkin. His “Heart Teapot: Hostage Metamorphosis II” is my favorite. This piece took what I thought a teapot could be to a new level. I would really like to have this piece in my house‚ but I don’t think I would use it. To me this piece doesn’t look like it would work as a functional tea pot. This piece has many different elements like a heart‚ brain‚ and metal. The heart is the base of the shape‚ he uses the hearts veins as the handle and spout. On the top
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DHYG 3212 Research Project Periodontitis and Heart Disease Andrea Wilson University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Abstract According to the American Heart Association‚ cardiovascular disease and heart disease are used interchangeably. Cardiovascular disease is a disease that is associated with the heart and blood vessels. There are many different types of heart diseases and they all include a variety of problems. Periodontal disease is a complex chronic inflammatory disease that results
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The affect of psychological stress on the heart rate. Introduction: The human body is incredible machinery that can adjust to stressful situations and react in a “fight-or flight” manner by temporarily shutting off nonessential‚ at the moment‚ immune and digestive systems. When the body is ready for a challenge‚ heart rate increases‚ blood pressure rises and glucose production intensifies to supply large amounts of energy. These metabolic changes are caused by release of stress hormones (catecholamine
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Overview Tricuspid atresia is a type of congenital heart defect in which the tricuspid valve between the right atrium and ventricle did not form. Instead‚ there is a solid wall of tissue between the two chambers. When this occurs‚ the blood is unable to flow through the heart and to the lungs to receive oxygen as it normally would do. As a result‚ the baby’s lungs are unable to supply the rest of her body with the oxygen it requires to function properly. In most cases‚ it is not known what causes
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angina or aggravate Heart Failure symptoms. Low hemoglobin would also contribute to a decreased O2 saturation level because hemoglobin is responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. J.M also presents with an elevated blood pressure as well as Heart rate. The history indicated that HTN has been part of J.M’s past‚ CAD and HF are also noted‚ which contribute to the elevated BP. The decrease in Hematocrit and Hemoglobin will also contribute to the BP because the heart has to work harder to
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OB Case Preceptorial A Case Presentation on Rheumatic Heart Disease General Data: V.V.‚ 25 years old‚ female‚ married‚ housewife‚ residing at Balibago‚ Angeles City was admitted for the first time at AUFMC on February 6‚ 2014 Chief Complaint: Chest pain History of Present Illness: The illness started 2-1/2 years ago‚ when she started to experience occasional chest pain‚ lasting only for a few seconds especially during her aerobic exercise but does not
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How does the sexual identity of the female characters contribute to their overall development in ‘The colour purple?’ The sexual Identity of female characters contributes to their overall development‚ particularly in the protagonist‚ Celie’s life in which the discovery of her sexual identity is crucial in her overcoming oppression. The novel is of young black woman set in rural Georgia‚ early twentieth century stuck in a harsh patriarchal and segregated society. Alice walker represents these developments
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