diseases of the circulatory system Flashcards
makes the arteries hard, caused by high consumption of a fatty diet that leaves fat deposits on the lining of the blood vessels - symptoms: chest pain, transient ischemic attack, kidney failure - treatment: medication, surgical procedures
arteriosclerosis/atherosclerosis
caused when the heart is blocked from blood supply due to a blood clot - symptoms: pressure in the chest, aching sensation that spreads to neck/jaw, cold sweat, fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea - treatment: medication, surgical procedures, cardiac rehabilitation
heart attack
buildup of fat deposits congests the blood flow to the heart - symptoms: neck/jaw pain, shoulder/arm pain, fast heartbeat, nausea, sweating, fatigue - treatment: medication, procedure to improve blood flow
myocardial ischemia
unstable behavior of the heart cannot pump sufficient blood for the body’s needs — symptoms: shortness of breath, fatigue, fast heartbeat, increased urination, chest pain, lack of appetite — treatment: medication, surgical procedures
heart failure
can happen if a vessel that supplies blood to the brain either becomes blocked by a blood clot or bursts; stop blood flow and prevent oxygen from getting into the brain — symptoms: trouble speaking, paralysis, headache, trouble walking — treatment: medication
stroke
elevation of blood pressure in the vessels gets too high that can trigger other diseases — symptoms: headache, shortness of breath, nosebleeds — treatment: exercise regularly and eat healthy food
hypertension/high blood pressure
the insufficient supply of red blood cells in the blood that can make you feel easily tired — symptoms: fatigue, pale skin, shortness of breath, dizziness, chest pain — treatment: medication, blood transfusion
anemia
too much consumption of foods high in bad cholesterol — symptoms: none — prevention: eat healthy and exercise regularly
high cholesterol
