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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.

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Page 1: 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.
Page 2: 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.

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.

Page 3: 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.

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

Page 4: 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.

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

Page 5: 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.

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

Page 6: 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.

Causes• Lifestyle choices

• Heredity

• Infections

• As complications of other diseasesLeft: Plaque

Right: Bacterium that causes Rheumatism

Source: Encarta

Page 7: 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.

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

Page 8: 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.

Effect of CVD on the Body

• Death !!!!

• Paralysis

• Restrictions on lifestyle– Ex: Diet, exercise required, less work, etc.

Page 9: 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.

SymptomsThe most common symptoms of CVD are

– shortness of breath– dizziness, fatigue and/or weakness– chest pain (Angina Pectoris)– rapid/irregular heartbeat

Page 10: 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.

Diagnosis• Stethoscope

• X-Ray

• Electrocardiograph (ECG)

Source: Encarta.com

Left: Stethoscope

Right: Color analysis of heart

(White part is the blocked artery)

Page 11: 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.

Eliminating CVD• Lifestyle changes• Medication• Surgery• Heart Transplant

Source: Encarta.com

Above: Artificial Jarvik Heart

Page 12: 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.

Effects of CVD on Other Factors

• Medication costs too much in many countries.

• Non-communicable

Source: Google.com

Page 13: 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.

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