This makes it difficult for the heart to pump enough oxygenated blood around the body and therefore the metabolic requirements of the body cannot be met. The blockage in the SVC results in blood backing up and causing swelling in the upper…
The article is written by Shalom Jacobovitz which is the chief executive officer of the American college of cardiology. At the beginning of the article Jacobovitz (2014) makes a strong assertion: “Tobacco use is the common denominator in 40% of all cardiovascular disease cases (1) and accounts for 480,000 deaths each year as the leading cause of preventable death in the United States” (p. 2701). Smokers will have a ten years shorter life expectancy compared to nonsmokers. Tobacco use has led to about 480,000 deaths a year and emerged to be the leading cause of deaths in United States. In an effort to reduce the number of smokers, the Federal Trade Commission has required a warning about cigarettes us to be placed on packet of cigarettes.…
Introduction The Framingham Heart Study was introduced in 1948, by the National Heart Institute, to provide research on cardiovascular disease (CVD) (Framingham Heart Study, n.d.). The original research participants included 5,209 men and men, aged 30 - 62, who shared patterns of cardiovascular disease development (Framingham Heart Study, n.d.). This study was first taken in Framingham, Massachusetts. The individuals participated in physical examinations, interviews about their lifestyle and lab tests every two years until1971, when children and spouses where able to participate.…
Which of the following factor can greatly reduce the risk of developing atherosclerosis? a) High-density lipoproteins (HDLs) b) Smoking c) Low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) d) Presence of liver disorder Answer: A Answer Rationale: A. (Correct) High-density lipoproteins (HDLs) is able to transport cholesterol from the arteries and peripheral tissues back to the liver for removal. Increase intake of high-density lipoprotein can dramatically reduce the number of plaque formation, thus, reducing the chance of developing atherosclerosis. B. (Incorrect) Smoking is one of the major factors leading to the development of atherosclerosis.…
Application of Effective Communication – TJP1 Mallory McLean Western Governors University Student ID # 000596676 I. Introduction 1. Hook: Most adults in our country obese. This is also an alarming statistic showing in our children. Research shows that when you have obese parents their children are more likely to be overweight as well. This trend needs to change.…
Vaping and nicotine exposure has the greatest impact on our health. This essay will discuss the effects of vaping and nicotine on the physical health, mental health and addiction. It has been discussed that vaping is harmless. Vapes contain water vapor, flavoring and nicotine. On our physical health, nicotine causes cardiovascular problems, low immune response and respiratory diseases that may be due to acetaldehyde and diacetyl in e-cigarettes.…
When you are active it helps to lower your chances of having Type 2 diabetes and it lowers your blood pressure and cholesterol to normal levels. In conclusion, Stroke is the third leading cause…
1. *Current statistics: a. What are the current rates of obesity in i) adults and ii) children Two thirds of Americans are currently obese. The current rates of obesity in children is 18 percent. b. Are the rates currently continuing on the upward climb? 2.…
Smoking, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol are risk factors for heart disease. About half of Americans have at least one of these risk factors. Lifestyle choices such as poor diet, physical inactivity, and excessive alcohol use can put people at higher risk for heart disease. These choices lead to obesity and diabetes which effects heart health.…
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a term that covers several conditions. All of the conditions consist of blockage of air to and from the lungs and cause difficulty breathing. Emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and some types of asthma are the disease which fall under the COPD category. Figures from the World Health Organization say up to 50- 60 million people are diagnosed worldwide with COPD. This number is actually very low because a substantial number got undiagnosed.…
Although the cause of atherosclerosis is not clearly defined there are many risk factors that have been associated with the development of this disease including age, genetics, cholesterol, diabetes, mellitus, hypertension, obesity, and lifestyle (e.g.…
Heart Disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, accounting for one in every four, approximately 614,348 deaths occur from it. Birth defects, high blood pressure, and diabetes, are major factors of cardiovascular disease. The heart overworks and eventually quits pumping blood. Cancer is the second cause of death, 591,699 people die each year of cancer. Tobacco, diet, and obesity contribute to cancer.…
Public Health Problem Cardiovascular disease, more commonly known as heart disease, is a noninfectious, chronic, degenerative disease that has extensive historical documentation from over the ages but has become progressively prevalent with the rise of modern society. Cardiovascular disease currently stands as the leading cause of death in the United States, affecting both genders indiscriminately and is responsible for almost fifty percent of deaths that occur. It has recently become an area of intense scientific and medical investigation in collaboration with Public Health to ameliorate this health crisis. Cardiovascular disease most commonly develops in people for the three following reasons: (A) genetic makeup (this includes disorders and familial inheritance), (B) smoking and its repercussions and finally (C) personal choices and lifestyle habits (particularly those relating to diet consumption and physical exercise).…
al., 2011). Due to the extensive plaque buildup in these arteries, which concomitantly decreases the elasticity of these vessels, proper oxygenated blood flow is impeded and may lead to several complications such as angina pectoris (or simply angina) and possibly a myocardial infarction…
Some other changes to an aging heart involves: Stiffer blood vessels, which thickens some heart walls that help with blood flow Valves become thicker and stiffer causing leaks or problems with pumping blood out of the heart. There is also an increase in the size of sections of the heart Hence by the above, it is concluded that the older…