Overview: Impact on Life Underwriting:
... valve abnormality may have no significance for a young adult; however, if calcification sets in over the decades, the impact of a heart valve defect may be enhanced. Such processes can have the potential for heart disease earlier in life than otherwise expected. Standard offers are common for many m ...
... valve abnormality may have no significance for a young adult; however, if calcification sets in over the decades, the impact of a heart valve defect may be enhanced. Such processes can have the potential for heart disease earlier in life than otherwise expected. Standard offers are common for many m ...
Cardio Study Guide
... reflecting or marking another RF that has a causal relation to the disease Confounding variable = Extraneous variable that is responsible for, or mediates an observed association between an exposure and a disease Adjustment = Statistically accounting for other known RFs for the disease Relative risk ...
... reflecting or marking another RF that has a causal relation to the disease Confounding variable = Extraneous variable that is responsible for, or mediates an observed association between an exposure and a disease Adjustment = Statistically accounting for other known RFs for the disease Relative risk ...
Case 5. Coronary Heart Disease: Identifying Family Members at Risk
... Lifestyle modification is beneficial for all patients with cardiac risk factors, even if drug treatment is also required. Measures include regular exercise; low-fat diet; and smoking cessation (see sections below on physical activity and diet). Drug treatment is an important component of the managem ...
... Lifestyle modification is beneficial for all patients with cardiac risk factors, even if drug treatment is also required. Measures include regular exercise; low-fat diet; and smoking cessation (see sections below on physical activity and diet). Drug treatment is an important component of the managem ...
Unstable Angina and Non–ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
... T: Troponin elevation (or CK-MB elevation) H: History or CAD (>50% Stenosis) R: Risk Factors: > 3 (HTN, Hyperlipidemia, Family Hx, DM II, Active Smoker) E: EKG changes: ST elevation or depression 0.5 mm concordant leads A2:Aspirin use within the past 7 days; Age over 65 T: Two or more episodes of CP ...
... T: Troponin elevation (or CK-MB elevation) H: History or CAD (>50% Stenosis) R: Risk Factors: > 3 (HTN, Hyperlipidemia, Family Hx, DM II, Active Smoker) E: EKG changes: ST elevation or depression 0.5 mm concordant leads A2:Aspirin use within the past 7 days; Age over 65 T: Two or more episodes of CP ...
Drawings of di ti f
... through a branch of the coronary arteries can cause an area of the myocardium to become infarcted (myocardial infarction or MI). MI) This is commonly called a “heart attack”. ...
... through a branch of the coronary arteries can cause an area of the myocardium to become infarcted (myocardial infarction or MI). MI) This is commonly called a “heart attack”. ...
Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis: Objectives and Design
... an opportunity for improved assessment of plaque characteristics (15) and their relation to clinically overt disease in the carotid arterial bed (16). Vascular stiffness, other aspects of arterial mechanics, and endothelial function are additional noninvasive measures of “early” functional changes i ...
... an opportunity for improved assessment of plaque characteristics (15) and their relation to clinically overt disease in the carotid arterial bed (16). Vascular stiffness, other aspects of arterial mechanics, and endothelial function are additional noninvasive measures of “early” functional changes i ...
A critical appraisal of the bayesian approach to diagnose
... diagnosed or as the number of quality-adjusted life years (Qaly) extended by therapy after the diagnosis of coronary disease." This was calculated as the number of life years extended by therapy over a 10 year follow-up period x the adjusted quality of life, expressed as a fraction of full health wi ...
... diagnosed or as the number of quality-adjusted life years (Qaly) extended by therapy after the diagnosis of coronary disease." This was calculated as the number of life years extended by therapy over a 10 year follow-up period x the adjusted quality of life, expressed as a fraction of full health wi ...
The IDEAL Cholesterol
... addition, observational analyses of clinical trial databases have clearly demonstrated associations between lower LDL-C levels during treatment and lower risk of cardiovascular death or MI. This has been observed across many statin trials15 and, importantly, across different modes, including diet, f ...
... addition, observational analyses of clinical trial databases have clearly demonstrated associations between lower LDL-C levels during treatment and lower risk of cardiovascular death or MI. This has been observed across many statin trials15 and, importantly, across different modes, including diet, f ...
Cardiovascular System
... your heart. When they are blocked, you can suffer angina or a heart attack. – Carotid artery disease. These arteries supply blood to your brain. When they are blocked you can suffer a stroke. – Peripheral arterial disease. These arteries are in your arms, legs and pelvis. When they are blocked, you ...
... your heart. When they are blocked, you can suffer angina or a heart attack. – Carotid artery disease. These arteries supply blood to your brain. When they are blocked you can suffer a stroke. – Peripheral arterial disease. These arteries are in your arms, legs and pelvis. When they are blocked, you ...
Weds. March 9
... How do ventricles contract…together or alternate? Answer…Atria contract together (send blood into ventricles); THEN the ventricles will contract (pump blood to lungs/or body) ...
... How do ventricles contract…together or alternate? Answer…Atria contract together (send blood into ventricles); THEN the ventricles will contract (pump blood to lungs/or body) ...
Section 12.1 - Kalaheo High School
... and dissolved nutrients diffuse through the capillary walls and into your body’s cells. • Veins- large, thin-walled blood vessels that carry blood to the heart Slide 8 of 31 ...
... and dissolved nutrients diffuse through the capillary walls and into your body’s cells. • Veins- large, thin-walled blood vessels that carry blood to the heart Slide 8 of 31 ...
Cardiovasular Questions - Seattle Central College
... The opening of Ca2+ channels on the plasma membrane of myocardial cells is a part of action potential propagation through cardiac muscle. If the extracellular Ca2+ levels are increased, more Ca2+ will enter the cell when those channels open. Therefore more troponin will bind Ca2+ ions, so more activ ...
... The opening of Ca2+ channels on the plasma membrane of myocardial cells is a part of action potential propagation through cardiac muscle. If the extracellular Ca2+ levels are increased, more Ca2+ will enter the cell when those channels open. Therefore more troponin will bind Ca2+ ions, so more activ ...
Current Therapy for Hypertension and What the Future May Hold for
... Each increment of 20/10 mmHg doubles the risk of CVD across the entire BP range starting from 115/75 mmHg. Prehypertension signals the need for increased education to reduce BP in order to prevent hypertension. Risk of CHD/stroke begins to rise when BP >115/75 mm Hg ...
... Each increment of 20/10 mmHg doubles the risk of CVD across the entire BP range starting from 115/75 mmHg. Prehypertension signals the need for increased education to reduce BP in order to prevent hypertension. Risk of CHD/stroke begins to rise when BP >115/75 mm Hg ...
Know the Facts, Get the Stats
... and defibrillation within a few minutes after collapse. CPR consists of mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing and chest compressions. It can help keep blood flowing to the heart and brain until emergency help arrives. Defibrillation can stop the abnormal, erratic rhythm and allow the heart to resume its n ...
... and defibrillation within a few minutes after collapse. CPR consists of mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing and chest compressions. It can help keep blood flowing to the heart and brain until emergency help arrives. Defibrillation can stop the abnormal, erratic rhythm and allow the heart to resume its n ...
Heart transplantation
... involved, cardiogenic shock may result. It most commonly occurs in association acute ischemic damage to the myocardium (<80 mm Hg Systolic BP) Cardiogenic shock occurs in approximately 5-10% of patients with AMI. Mortality rates for medically treated patients with AMI and ...
... involved, cardiogenic shock may result. It most commonly occurs in association acute ischemic damage to the myocardium (<80 mm Hg Systolic BP) Cardiogenic shock occurs in approximately 5-10% of patients with AMI. Mortality rates for medically treated patients with AMI and ...
Vascular Problems, Stroke, Aneurysms, and HTN Crisis
... degenerative changes result in decreased blood flow Atherosclerosis: - most common form of arteriosclerosis, excessive accumulation of lipids ...
... degenerative changes result in decreased blood flow Atherosclerosis: - most common form of arteriosclerosis, excessive accumulation of lipids ...
Cardio Tonic-BP - Emerson Ecologics
... microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate DOES NOT CONTAIN: Wheat, gluten, soy, milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts ...
... microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate DOES NOT CONTAIN: Wheat, gluten, soy, milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts ...
Cardiac pathologies
... • What should I do if someone is having a myocardial infarction? • If conscious- give aspirin, if they have a script of nitroglycerin(causes vasodilation), put it under their tongue- you can give up to 3 every 5 minutes • Call 911 • If not conscious start CPR ...
... • What should I do if someone is having a myocardial infarction? • If conscious- give aspirin, if they have a script of nitroglycerin(causes vasodilation), put it under their tongue- you can give up to 3 every 5 minutes • Call 911 • If not conscious start CPR ...
Assessment of Cardiovascular System
... fibers at end of DIASTOLE. The more the heart is filled (within limits, i.e., not overfilled), the more forcefully it contracts. • Afterload = pressure or resistance the ventricles must overcome to pump out blood. The amount of resistance is directly related to arterial blood pressure and the diamet ...
... fibers at end of DIASTOLE. The more the heart is filled (within limits, i.e., not overfilled), the more forcefully it contracts. • Afterload = pressure or resistance the ventricles must overcome to pump out blood. The amount of resistance is directly related to arterial blood pressure and the diamet ...
Worksheet: Circulatory System
... Use Chapter 42 as Reference Directions: o Complete using your textbook to find answers to the following questions. Next class we will spend going over this information and answering any questions that come up. Good luck and have fun! ...
... Use Chapter 42 as Reference Directions: o Complete using your textbook to find answers to the following questions. Next class we will spend going over this information and answering any questions that come up. Good luck and have fun! ...
File
... systolic pressure created? …the diastolic pressure? What factors determine end-diastolic volume, and how is this related to cardiac output? ...
... systolic pressure created? …the diastolic pressure? What factors determine end-diastolic volume, and how is this related to cardiac output? ...
Internal Balance of the Body
... all deaths in the U.S. Each year more than 700,000 people die of heart attacks (myocardial infarction) in the U.S. (Almost 2,000 Americans die of heart disease each day. That is one death every 44 seconds.) ...
... all deaths in the U.S. Each year more than 700,000 people die of heart attacks (myocardial infarction) in the U.S. (Almost 2,000 Americans die of heart disease each day. That is one death every 44 seconds.) ...
Ch15 - medtechbridge
... • Avoid tobacco • Cut back on saturated fat and cholesterol • Maintain a healthy weight • Modify dietary habits • Exercise regularly • Control diabetes • Control blood pressure: • Systolic (first number) • Diastolic (second number) ...
... • Avoid tobacco • Cut back on saturated fat and cholesterol • Maintain a healthy weight • Modify dietary habits • Exercise regularly • Control diabetes • Control blood pressure: • Systolic (first number) • Diastolic (second number) ...
Cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels. Cardiovascular disease includes coronary artery diseases (CAD) such as angina and myocardial infarction (commonly known as a heart attack). Other CVDs are stroke, hypertensive heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, cardiomyopathy, atrial fibrillation, congenital heart disease, endocarditis, aortic aneurysms, peripheral artery disease and venous thrombosis.The underlying mechanisms vary depending on the disease in question. Coronary artery disease, stroke, and peripheral artery disease involve atherosclerosis. This may be caused by high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, lack of exercise, obesity, high blood cholesterol, poor diet, and excessive alcohol consumption, among others. High blood pressure results in 13% of CVD deaths, while tobacco results in 9%, diabetes 6%, lack of exercise 6% and obesity 5%. Rheumatic heart disease may follow untreated strep throat.It is estimated that 90% of CVD is preventable. Prevention of atherosclerosis is by decreasing risk factors through: healthy eating, exercise, avoidance of tobacco smoke and limiting alcohol intake. Treating high blood pressure and diabetes is also beneficial. Treating people who have strep throat with antibiotics can decrease the risk of rheumatic heart disease. The effect of the use of aspirin in people who are otherwise healthy is of unclear benefit. The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends against its use for prevention in women less than 55 and men less than 45 years old; however, in those who are older it is recommends in some individuals. Treatment of those who have CVD improves outcomes.Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally. This is true in all areas of the world except Africa. Together they resulted in 17.3 million deaths (31.5%) in 2013 up from 12.3 million (25.8%) in 1990. Deaths, at a given age, from CVD are more common and have been increasing in much of the developing world, while rates have declined in most of the developed world since the 1970s. Coronary artery disease and stroke account for 80% of CVD deaths in males and 75% of CVD deaths in females. Most cardiovascular disease affects older adults. In the United States 11% of people between 20 and 40 have CVD, while 37% between 40 and 60, 71% of people between 60 and 80, and 85% of people over 80 have CVD. The average age of death from coronary artery disease in the developed world is around 80 while it is around 68 in the developing world. Disease onset is typically seven to ten years earlier in men as compared to women.