DISEASES OF THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM Atheroschlerosis Cause: Fatty build up in the arteries due to diet.
DISEASES OF THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM Heart attack Cause – when a blood clot or other blockage cuts blood flow to a part of the heart
Coronary Bypass Surgery a type of open heart surgery Chest is opened. Heart is exposed but not opened. Involves two surgeons.
One surgeon works on the chest. Another surgeon takes a length of vein from inside the lower leg.
black areas - blockages damaged heart tissue due to insufficient blood supply
vein(s) sewn (grafted) on outside of heart above blockage(s) and below blockage(s)
double bypass triple bypass
DISEASES OF THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM Aneurysm Cause: Weakened area of the heart or coronary vessel swells out and ruptures
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