Artery Disease Research Paper
Extra Credit Assignment A: Terms 1 – 20
1.) Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is similar to coronary artery disease (CAD). PAD is a problem in the circulatory system where your arteries become narrow which leads to less blood flow to your limbs. PAD develops in your extremities, more commonly your legs, which can make walking become painful, also known as claudication.
2.) Aortic valve stenosis (AVS) is when the aortic valve, which is between the aorta and left ventricle of the heart, becomes narrow. This narrowing makes it more difficult for blood to flow through the valve and can cause a lot of strain on the heart. The left ventricle can become enlarged and not function properly leading to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle and body. …show more content…
Poor perfusion is when the body becomes distressed because it is not receiving enough oxygen. It then pulls the blood to the core of the body where the vital organs are located. Many of the early signs of poor perfusion are exhibited through the skin. It is important to find the cause of the poor perfusion because as the organs are deprived of oxygen they will begin to shut down, resulting in death. Because the brain is the most hypoxic-sensitive organ in the body, it can cause confusion, anxiety and restlessness, which are all early signs that the brain is not being perfused properly. Loss of consciousness and seizures are late …show more content…
The obstructing material is most often a blood clot, but it may be a fat globule, air bubble, piece of tissue, or clump of bacteria. When this occurs, circulation and oxygenation of blood is compromised.
12.) Acute myocarditis or pericarditis (absolute contraindication) is an inflammatory disease of the heart muscle (myocardium) that can result from a variety of causes. While most cases are produced by a viral infection, an inflammation of the heart muscle may also be instigated by toxins, drugs, and hypersensitive immune reactions. Myocarditis is a rare but serious condition that affects both males and females of any age. The disease may remain undiagnosed by doctors due to its general lack of initial
1.) Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is similar to coronary artery disease (CAD). PAD is a problem in the circulatory system where your arteries become narrow which leads to less blood flow to your limbs. PAD develops in your extremities, more commonly your legs, which can make walking become painful, also known as claudication.
2.) Aortic valve stenosis (AVS) is when the aortic valve, which is between the aorta and left ventricle of the heart, becomes narrow. This narrowing makes it more difficult for blood to flow through the valve and can cause a lot of strain on the heart. The left ventricle can become enlarged and not function properly leading to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle and body. …show more content…
Poor perfusion is when the body becomes distressed because it is not receiving enough oxygen. It then pulls the blood to the core of the body where the vital organs are located. Many of the early signs of poor perfusion are exhibited through the skin. It is important to find the cause of the poor perfusion because as the organs are deprived of oxygen they will begin to shut down, resulting in death. Because the brain is the most hypoxic-sensitive organ in the body, it can cause confusion, anxiety and restlessness, which are all early signs that the brain is not being perfused properly. Loss of consciousness and seizures are late …show more content…
The obstructing material is most often a blood clot, but it may be a fat globule, air bubble, piece of tissue, or clump of bacteria. When this occurs, circulation and oxygenation of blood is compromised.
12.) Acute myocarditis or pericarditis (absolute contraindication) is an inflammatory disease of the heart muscle (myocardium) that can result from a variety of causes. While most cases are produced by a viral infection, an inflammation of the heart muscle may also be instigated by toxins, drugs, and hypersensitive immune reactions. Myocarditis is a rare but serious condition that affects both males and females of any age. The disease may remain undiagnosed by doctors due to its general lack of initial