Circulatory System (Part 4) Flashcards
Cardio and Vascular definition
Heart; Blood Vessels
Inadequate oxygen due to impaired blood flow (Coronary veins)
Ischemic Heart Disease
(Ischemic Heart Disease) arteriosclerosis
Fat deposits
artherosclerosis (Ischemic Heart Disease)
Plaque
Squeezing pain in the chest (Coronary veins)
Angina
Cause of Angina
Physical exertion
(Heart attack vs Stroke) cut off blood supply
Heart attack
(Heart attack vs Stroke) artery bursts [plus in the brain]
Stroke
High/Low heart rate which leads to impair blood flows (heart attack)
Cardiac arrythmia
Arterios/atheros, high blood flow
Hypertension
HEART BYPASS SURGERY
It IS A KEYWORD
5 Cardiovascular Diseases
Ischemic Heart Disease, Angina, Heart Attack vs Stroke, Cardiac Arrhythmia, Hypertension
2 Blood Diseases
Anemia and LEukemia
Deficient in hemoglobin – means lacks of 3 things
Anemia – Iron, Vitamin B12, Folic acid
Severe symptoms of Anemia
Fainting, Heart Attack, Angina, Chest Pain
Excessive production of abnormal WBC; where do it starts
Leukemia; Bone marrow
Symptoms of Leukemia are
Easy bruising/bleeding, swollen gums
Based on Mass and Height; What is the Formula
Body Mass Index; mass/height^2
5 Ways to take care of Cardiovascular System
Healthy Diet, Regular Exercises, Avoiding Risk Factors, Healthy Weight, Regular Health Screenings
Keywords of Healthy Diets are?
Anticoagulation; High density lipoprotein and low density lipoprotein
Why HDL is better than LDL?
Actively removes excess cholesterol from the bloodstream