Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Program

Cardiovascular disease is a disease of the circulatory system and involves all diseases of the blood vessels and heart. In the Australian population, the disease impedes and diminishes the supply of blood to the legs, heart, and brain muscles. The International Classification of Disease (ICD) identifies the main types of cardiovascular disease affecting the

The cardiovascular disease defines conditions that affect the heart or blood vessels. Thrombosis, which emanates from blood clots, reduced blood flow to the heart, brain and the rest of the body. When fatty acids deposit in the artery, it hardens and narrows. These issues lead to stroke, coronary heart disease, aortic disease and peripheral arterial disease. Coronary heart disease occurs due to a reduced or blocked flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart. It is a result of accumulated fats in the coronary arteries. Coronary arteries are a set of blood vessels that take blood to the heart. When they become narrow, the heart gets less of a supply of blood and oxygen causing chest pains, called angina or a heart attack, explains VanMeter &

The circulatory system which is present in the chest consists of heart and blood vessels such as arteries, veins and capillaries (Australian Indigenous Healthinfonet, 2016). The heart being the centre controls the blood circulation throughout the body receives deoxygenated blood through veins which is then converted into or replaced by the oxygenated blood from the lungs and then pumped out by the heart to different organs of the body through arteries. (Australian Indigenous Healthinfonet, 2016). The diseases that affects the normal function and structure of the circulatory system are called cardiovascular diseases (Australian Indigenous Healthinfonet, 2016). It commonly includes diseases such as stroke, coronary or ischaemic heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, heart failure, cardiomyopathy etc. that may be life-threatening ("Department of Health | Cardiovascular disease", 2016).

Heart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, is a condition in which the blood vessels can become either narrowed or blocked (BHL Center, 2015). Some examples of cardiovascular diseases are: stroke, heart attack, high blood pressure, and heart failure. Cardiovascular disease is

The heart in many cases does not have a correct beat and can cause symptoms like fainting, chest pain, heart fluttering, etc (WebMd.com). In some cases, Arrhythmia can be major as it can sometimes cause immediate heart failure or cardiac arrest (MedicineNet.com). The last main condition of cardiovascular diseases are strokes (Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention). A stroke is a point where the brain has an interruption of a blood supply (usually are blood clots). Strokes can block the blood that flows to the heart and can result in heart attacks, cardiac arrest, dizziness, slurred speech, etc (Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention). All of these conditions are the main aspects of cardiovascular disease (WebMd.com).

This research question is important in this program because it will help determine whether this cardiovascular program has increased the capacity to address heart disease, change mindsets, and to reach goals of the cardiovascular program. In this program we are devoted to prevent and manage cardiovascular diseases through professional education and research for clinicians, providers, and patients.

Heart disease, sometimes called cardiovascular disease, is the narrowing or blockage of blood vessels around the heart. It is affected by many factors. Some of these factors include age, gender, obesity, high cholesterol, lack of physical activity, diabetes, hypertension, smoking, as well as genetic heart defects that one might be born with. The question now becomes how do these risk factors affect or impact heart disease. Are the factors necessary, sufficient, or component causes? Someone with a healthy heart will generally not have problems associated with heart disease, except perhaps though drug or alcohol use. Someone with heart disease, however, has a heart that has been damaged through one of the

According the the Durham Police Department’s 2015 Annual Report, the number of juvenile arrests for youth ages 9 to 17, totaled 686 with crimes such as burglary, vandalism, assault, robbery, and drug violations (Durham Police Department 2015 Annual Report, 2015, p. 15). As resident and native of Durham, North Carolina and potential Human Service Professional, I am left with feelings of hopelessness and dismay after discovering these statistics. Our mission at Walden University is to incite social change in our professions, using the knowledge that we gain from completing our education. Establishing a preventative intervention program represents an opportunity to make an impact on the community where I was raised. Growing up in Durham, I have

Cardiovascular disease is a disease that affects both the heart and the blood vessel condition. Cardiovascular disease is a major health concern today because it is the leading cause of death in the United States. One in every three deaths are caused by this disease. You can prevent getting cardiovascular disease by eating healthy, not smoking, being active and exercising, watching your blood pressure, maintaining stress at a healthy level and maintaining good cholesterol levels. The health care in the United States work hard to help fight this disease. They spend about $320 million to help those affected by this disease.

The general term includes a wide range of cardiovascular issues: included would be heart rhythm abnormalities, arteries hardening, congenital heart defects, and coronary artery disease and heart infections. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of medical death in the United States. Blocked or narrowed blood vessels and arteries can and will cause heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular. (1)

The Hypertensive Heart Disease is caused due to hypertension (high blood pressure) and it manifests as a coronary artery disease,

High cholesterol causes build up called atherosclerosis and this narrows ones heart arteries which causes heart attack, angina, or even sudden death. Hypertension can harden and thicken ones' arteries. This makes the vessels that blood travels through narrow, therefore not enough blood flows through the heart to the rest of the organs in the body. Diabetes and obesity can also contribute to heart disease and you must learn how to control your weight and blood glucose (Heart Disease, 2011).

Disorders are diseases that usually affect one or more of the body systems. Cardiovascular disorders are diseases that affect the either the blood vessels (such as veins, capillaries and arteries) or the heart – in some cases both. These types of diseases affect the cardiovascular system, which is the system that circulates blood throughout the body system via the veins, capillaries and arteries. According to research by the Journal of American Medical Association, at least the lifetime risk for men and women to develop cardiovascular disorders are more than 50%; even when not in danger of the risk factors contributing to cardiovascular disorders, the risk is still more than 30% (Wilkins et al., 2012, Medical News Today, 2014).

Currently the support for public health initiatives to prevent heart disease and stroke are low, constituting to less than 3% of the total budget of state public health agencies. Despite considerable public health advances in previous years, failing to stop and reverse the menace has been very costly. The number of fatalities and health care expenses only continue to escalate day by day. Out of the ten essential public health services, I recommend three. First, inform, educate and empower people about health issues. People are not informed on the issue. The provision of information ensures stroke patients get to hospitals as fast as possible. Sharing experience and knowledge on heart disease and stroke prevention with all stakeholders goes to uprooting the menace at the root. The second is to investigate health problems and health hazards, and diagnose then within the community. Research has to be fostered policies and public health initiatives intended to prevent the menace, particularly, at the community level. Lastly is to ensure that there are qualified public and personal healthcare personnel. Heart disease patients require effective interventions and best practices when receiving treatment (America Statement).

As a family nurse practitioner I will have the opportunity to deliver care to patients throughout their lifespan. I will be able to educate patients and their families about disease prevention and health promotion. The topic I am interested in researching is cardiovascular disease prevention through health promotion. Since cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death from chronic disease worldwide it is important to educate patients as early as childhood on ways to eliminate risk factors (Ribeiro, Cotta, & Ribeiro, 2012).