Cardio Care

posted 4 years ago

  • Marketplace Talent SolomonCardio Care
  • Cardio Care
    Cardio Care
    Cardio Care
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  • Description
  • *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

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