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*THE CARDIO CARE ??* ? *Cardio*- refers to the Heart. ? *Cardiovascular* - refers to Heart, blood vessels & blood.. *The cardiovascular system* a. *Transports nutrients, oxygen & hormones throughout the body* b. *Removes metabolic waste ( carbon dioxide, nitrogenous waste, etc) from the body* *COMMON CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS* 1. *Hypertension*- high blood pressure condition & heart works under increased pressure. 2 *Coronary Heart Disease*- damage to arteries 3. *Atherosclerosis*- build up of fatty substances in the artery walls (cholestrol deposition) 4 *Angina*-sharp pains in the chest 5. *Heart attack*- blockage of blood flow to the heart muscles. 6. *Thrombosis*- formation of clot in blood vessels. 7. *Stroke*- blood clot blocking an artery to the Brain. *Causes of Disorders* Include: ~ Thick blood ~ Build up of fat in arteries ~ diabetic conditions ~ high cholesterol ~ smoking, alcohol, ~ Stress ~ Excess salt ~ Obesity ~ inactivity *Signs & Symptoms* ~ abnormal heart beat ~ fatigue ~ anxiety ~ Pain in arms, jaws, neck, shoulder ~ Chest pains & discomfort ~ unusual breathlessness ~ heart attack
