Heart
Less blood is circulated per minute, leading to fatigue and slower recovery after exertion
What is decreased cardiac output
This reduces elasticity making it harder for blood to flow efficiently
What is arteriosclerosis
This can lead to dizziness, cold hands/feet, slower wound healing
What is poor circulation
This causes high blood pressure
What is hypertension
Poor circulation in the legs and feet due to artery narrowing
Peripheral Artery Disease(PAD)
Blood vessels that carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart
What are veins
the pump that drives the circulatory system
What is the heart
An abnormal bulging of an artery due to wall weakness
What is aneurysm
What are the functions of the circulatory system
To transport oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body
When blood flow to part of the heart is blocked
What is a heart attack
shortness of breath
What is dyspnea
Types of blood vessel
arteries, veins, capillaries