introduction cvd is any disease that affects the function of the heart, arteries and heart valves....
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Introduction• CVD is any disease that affects the function of the heart, arteries and heart valves.
• The most common form of CVD is Coronary Heart Disease.
• CVD is the leading cause of death in many countries, especially in developed countries.
The Human Heart• The heart’s main
function is to circulate blood in the body.Main Parts:
• The four Chambers• Aorta• Pulmonary Artery• Heart Valves
Source: Google Image Search: Human Heart
History• 400 BC, Greece: the first case of CVD was
discovered by Hippocrates.• The fight against CVD still continues, even
until today.
Source: The Nobel Foundation
Above: Nobel laureates who contributed to heart research
Stroke
Aortic aneurysm and dissection
Peripheral arterial disease
Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism
Rheumatic heart disease
Congenital heart disease
Coronary artery disease
Types OF CVD
Causes• Lifestyle choices
• Heredity
• Infections
• As complications of other diseasesLeft: Plaque
Right: Bacterium that causes Rheumatism
Source: Encarta
Risk Factors
Some of the most common risk factors
• High blood cholesterol/sugar
• High blood pressure
• Obesity
• Inactive lifestyle (no exercise) and/or Unbalanced Diet
Effect of CVD on the Body
• Death !!!!
• Paralysis
• Restrictions on lifestyle– Ex: Diet, exercise required, less work, etc.
SymptomsThe most common symptoms of CVD are
– shortness of breath– dizziness, fatigue and/or weakness– chest pain (Angina Pectoris)– rapid/irregular heartbeat
Diagnosis• Stethoscope
• X-Ray
• Electrocardiograph (ECG)
Source: Encarta.com
Left: Stethoscope
Right: Color analysis of heart
(White part is the blocked artery)
Eliminating CVD• Lifestyle changes• Medication• Surgery• Heart Transplant
Source: Encarta.com
Above: Artificial Jarvik Heart
Effects of CVD on Other Factors
• Medication costs too much in many countries.
• Non-communicable
Source: Google.com
List of Works Cited
I Eugene Passanini. “Heart- Diseases.” Encarta
Reference Library DVD 2005. CD-ROM.
Microsoft, 2004.
II “WHO CVD Atlas.” WHO.in.org. World Health
Organization. http://www.who.int/cardiovascular_diseases/resources/atlas/en/
III “Cardiovascular Disease.” Britannica Encyclopedia- Volume 1 A-D. Britannica Publishing.
Pictures: Google Image Search, World Heart Foundation, American Heart Association, Encarta Cd-Rom, Mayo Clinic Website (www.mayoclinic.org), WebMD