Heart disease

every year from some sort of heart disease. A few of the major heart problems amongst Americans include: Coronary heart disease, irregular heartbeat (arrhythmias), congenital heart defects, weak heart muscles (cardiomyopathy), and heart valve problems. Adding to the risk, heart disease is often referred to as a “silent killer” because many of these conditions have no symptoms, leading to never having a doctor look closely. Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a chronic disease accounting for…

oronary heart disease (CHD) is also known for having alternative names such as coronary artery disease (CAD) and Arteriosclerotic heart disease. It is a condition wherein the plaque starts building up inside the coronary arteries which supply the heart muscle with blood and oxygen. The process of plaque building up is called atherosclerosis. This plaque is made up of calcium, fat, cholesterol and other substances that are usually found in the blood. The plaque narrows down the arteries and…

Heart disease and stroke are prevalent diseases occurring in the United States and around the world. It has become essential to understand that several factors contribute to these health issues, but also that they contribute to the worsening of many other health problems. The importance of prevention in the community can be achieved by understanding the different risk factors, the prevention measures, and the ways to recognize signs and symptoms when they occur. In order to improve the quality…

causes of death in the United states is Coronary Heart Disease (CHD). The disease can lead to severe health conditions and is one of the main reasons that the cost of health care keeps rising. Not only is CHD a big problem here in America, but it is also making it’s appearance around the world. A prevention for this disease is crucial and should not be taken lightly any longer. The “nonmodifiable” (cannot be changed) risk factors of this disease is how old you are, gender, and the past family…

The heart is the center of the cardiovascular system. Through the body's veins, the heart pumps blood to the majority of the body's cells. The blood conveys oxygen, which the cells require. Heart disease is a group of problems that take place when the heart and blood vessels aren't working the way they ought to. Heart diseases, such as coronary heart disease, stroke, congenital heart disease, and arrhythmia, is the main source of death for men and women in the U.S. More than 600,00 Americans die…

Cardiovascular Disease: Heart Attack There are many diseases in the medical world which we cannot begin to understand, but there are also many diseases we do understand. These diseases include many cardiovascular diseases and one of them is a heart attack. The dangers and results of this horrific disease affect the lives of people all around the globe but primarily here at home in America. I am going to discuss the effects this disease has on many Americans each and every day. A myocardial…

The book “Heart Disease” is very intriguing but very boring at the same time. As you can tell this book is about Heart Disease In this book, the main topic is Heart Disease. It talks about how Heart Disease causes lot of deaths in USA which is interesting because I thought there were more deaths in the USA caused by guns. In the first chapter it explains what Heart Disease is for people who are unsure about what it is about and what it is. The book also describes some symptoms and diagnostics…

In the United States, 1 in 3 women dies from heart disease every year.1 Thus, heart disease is the number one killer of women compared to all cancers combined.1 It is reported that approximately 43 million women in the U.S are affected by heart disease, and about 90 percent of women have one or more risk factors for developing heart disease.1 More women die of heart attacks or other heart disease than men, and they are more likely to not get proper treatment compared to men. 2 This risk is even…

signs and early detection of heart disease. (Mr. Ronald Stokes, whom this scholarship is in memory of, passed away from heart disease). Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. In 2009, there were more men dying of heart disease than women according to the CDC. In the United States, every year there is an expected 1 in every 4 deaths due to heart disease. This disease is so severe and critical that every 43 seconds someone will have a heart attack; and someone dies…

and well being. When it comes to heart worm disease, these caring pet groomers want you to understand how devastating this disease can be for your dog or cat and how prevention can greatly reduce your their risk for contracting this potentially fatal disease. Heart worm disease is caused by foot long worms that live in the heart, lungs and blood vessels. Your pet could easily contract the disease from a mosquito carrying heartworm larvae. If left untreated, heart worms can cause serious health…