Students can learn different types of diseases of the circulatory system and can also promote overall health.
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Added: Sep 02, 2024
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Opening Prayer
if you get a heart transplant, do you still love the same?
Diseases of Circulatory System
Atherosclerosis The formation or build up of cholesterol inside the walls of the arteries (plaque). Amputation Angioplasty Bypass
Stroke Results from the blockage brought by the hardening of the arteries in the brain or in the neck vessels leading to the brain.
A Blood clot within the blood vessels called a Thrombus can block the passage of blood
A stroke can also occur due to a hemorrhage, where a diseased artery suddenly bursts. This condition, called cerebral hemorrhage , occurs when a patient has atherosclerosis and high blood pressure.
Treatment Taking thrombolytic (a “clot-busting” drug). Aspirin Laser
Diseases of the Heart
Coronary Heart Disease The inability of the blood to reach the coronary arteries of the heart can lead to a disease.
Hypertension “high blood pressure” increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and sometimes death
Symptoms of severe hypertension can include: dizziness. chest pain. visual changes. blood in the urine. High Blood Pressure: Causes, Symptoms, Medication, Diet ... www.healthline.com › high-blood-pressure headaches. shortness of breath. nosebleeds. flushing
Lifestyle Changes to Treat High Blood Pressure Losing weight if you are overweight or obese Quitting smoking Eating a healthy diet Getting regular aerobic exercise Limiting alcohol to two drinks a day for men, one drink a day for women
Rheumatic Heart Disease It begins with untreated bacterial infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes .
Treatment Antibiotics Blood-thinning medicine Heart valve surgery
Hemophilia It is a genetic condition that the blood does not clot.