Heart disease

five years were respiratory, gastrointestinal disorders of infectious origin, mostly viral and some bacterial in origin. In older group, osteoarthritis, COPD, prostate enlargement, ischemic heart disease, heart failure, hypertension dementia, depression and neurological disorders such as stroke and Parkinson disease. Others common illnesses were diabetes, asthma, urinary tract infection, skin rash, contact dermatitis, traumatic injury, insomnia. In women, menopausal disorder and menstrual irregularities

The importance of a healthy heart is crucial. If we think about it the heart is the organ that maintains other organs alive. We are unaware that the heart is the organ that supplies the other organs from our bodies with blood. Our heart delivers oxygen, nutrients, blood cells, protein hormones and helps get rid of carbon dioxide. In order for our organs to properly function they need oxygen and nutrients. Our brain needs oxygen too and is responsible for controlling all other organs to function

Introduction According to the British Heart Foundation, the definition of cardiovascular disease is, “all diseases of the heart and circulation, including coronary heart disease (i.e. angina, heart attack), heart failure, congenital heart disease, and stroke. It is also known as heart and circulatory disease (BHF, 2011).” Although there are numerous subtypes of cardiovascular disease they are all interrelated by a common setback. Atherosclerosis, which is the build-up of a fatty streak inside of

cardiovascular surgeon, otherwise known as a cardiothoracic surgeon or a car-diac surgeon, is a physician who specializes in the treatment of disease and injury of the heart, as well as the major blood vessels located in the chest. A cardiovasc-ular surgeon’s job is usually more demanding than that of other surgeons. The procedures involved in operating on the heart are very complex. (Stephanie Dube Dwilson, 2011). Education and/or Training Required – • In order to become a board-certified cardiovascular

Obesity is an ongoing epidemic in our county and our world. Carrying around excess weight isn’t just uncomfortable, it also poses a variety of very serious health threats, such as heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, some cancers, osteoarthritis, and gout. Also some breathing problems, such as sleep apnea and asthma. My peers talked about the difference of being obese and overweight. The difference of the two is how your BMI ranges. BMI stands for body mass index meaning that your

Concept assignment NUR 303 Fall, 2012 * From the description Danilo Ocampo is a 74 year old individual that has lots of medical problems. The majority of them are heart related diagnosis .It sees like he is not taking very good care himself because every time he ends up in the hospital he checks himself back out, the main reason being the medication not having the expected response and his mistrust in the hospital personnel

exercising may result in increased health risks. For instance, the risk of Coronary Heart Disease, Strokes, and being overweight. Additionally, the lack of exercise can lead to being a poor role model for children. Physical activity allows for the body to keep it in good condition. People often use tobacco and alcohol to reduce stress, however prolong use can result in death and long term illnesses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that that death rate for smokers is three times those

(SCD) is major public health problem. SCD continues to be one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, with an annual incidence estimated at 250000 to 300000 in the United States and with the vast majority occurring in the setting of coronary disease and other cardiac events. I performed the systematic review of journal article ranging from 2006 to 2016 with appropriate information related to sudden cardiac death and related consequences, the context of problem and related solution. SCD is so

(SCD) is major public health problem. SCD continues to be one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, with an annual incidence estimated at 250000 to 300000 in the United States and with the vast majority occurring in the setting of coronary disease and other cardiac events. I performed the systematic review of journal article ranging from 2006 to 2016 with appropriate information related to sudden cardiac death and related consequences, the context of problem and related solution. SCD is so

This literature review will cover 20 different articles and journals pertaining to cardiovascular disease (CVD), high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, hypertension and other coronary heart disease among the Muslim community. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the decreasing of blood flow due to condensing and toughening of the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscles. A recent study found that every 33 seconds, there are death from CVD in the United States (ARA, 2004). The main problems