Background information
What does the cardiovascular system consist of?
Heart, blood vessels, and blood
is defined as left or right side, symptoms include SOB, edema, anxiety
what is heart failure
What is coronary artery disease?
A buildup of plaque which narrows the arteries in which reduces blood flow to the heart
Examples of vascular disorders?
1. Cerebrovascular disease
2. Coronary artery disease
Veins
Main function of cardiovascular system?
Circulation of blood, oxygen, and nutrients
How does your body maintain cardiovascular wellness?
Uses homeostasis to maintain overall wellness by a continuous cycle of blood throughout the body
What type of disorder is coronary artery disease?
Vascular disorder
What is a vascular disorder?
A condition that affects the blood vessels, veins, and lymphatic vessels
Hormone that increases heart rate during exercise?
Adrenaline
What is normal blood pressure?
120/80
this happens when vessels are constricted and creates resistance when pumping blood
what is hypertension
What is the main cause of coronary artery disease?
Poor lifestyle choices like chronic stress, overeating unhealthy foods high in saturated fats, trans fats, and sodium
What is the main cause of vascular disorders?
A buildup of plaque in the inner artery walls or lifestyle choices
Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart?
What are common cardiovascular diseases?
Coronary heart disease, heart failure, and stroke
what should you eliminate from your diet to decrease blood pressure
decrease sodium intake
How to prevent coronary artery disease?
Focusing on a healthy lifestyle choices like not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, regular exercise, and a healthy diet with lots of whole foods.
How can you treat vascular disorders?
-Lifestyle modifications
-Medications
-Medical procedures
What substance prevents friction when the heart contracts?
Pericardial cavity
Career paths in cardiology?
1. Cardiographic technician
2. Cardiac sonographer
3. Rhythm analysis technician
How does aging effect cardiovascular health?
Your whole cardiovascular system gets stiffer causing your heart to work harder to maintain homeostasis
How does coronary artery disease affect the rest of the body?
Restricts oxygenated blood flow which leads to fatigue, shortness of breath, and chest pain
How do vascular disorders affect the rest of the body?
Can present itself anywhere in the body and causes a lack of oxygen and nutrients around the body
How many chambers does the heart have?
4
this ventricle pumps blood to the entire body
left ventricle
how does smoking effect our heart
smoking causes constriction of vessels resulting in hypertension
The narrowing of cardiac arteries is usually caused by this
artherscelorsis
what are some vascular disorders
carries blood from the heart to the body
aorta