TREATING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES

Target: I will be able to describe treatments cardiovascular diseases Pg. 59 Treatments for Cardiovascular Diseases: Electrocardiogram: A graph of the rhythm of the heart which detects a heart attack or abnormalities

Radionuclide Imaging: Injection of radionuclides into the blood so they can follow them through the blood vessels in the heart Determines how much blood is flowing to the heart, how well the chambers of the heart are functioning, and how much damage has been done

Phonocardiography: Recording of heart sounds which are transferred to graph paper

Coronary Angiography: A catheter (thin flexible tube) is threaded through blood vessels from the groin to the heart to show narrow or obstructed vessels

Dye is injected into the catheter and a moving X- Ray is taken of the heart

Artificial Pacemaker: Implant in the chest and wired to the heart Set to keep the heart at a regular beat when the natural heart beat is too slow or set to a fixed rate all the time

Magnetic Resonance Image (MRI): Uses magnets to look inside the body Helps to diagnose congenital heart defects

Heart Transplant: Surgical procedure in which a deceased patient’s heart is transplanted into a live person

Coronary Bypass: Surgical procedure which created detours around obstructed or narrowed coronary arteries Uses a vein from the leg and grafts it onto the heart

Balloon Angioplasty: Surgical procedure which threads a balloon tipped catheter through the body to the site of the blockage The balloon is inflated and pushed plaque again the artery wall to open it up

Heart Valve Surgery: Surgery required when a heart valve does not close properly or is too tight An artificial valve made of plastic or metal is inserted.

Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: 1. Avoid tobacco, alcohol, and drugs 2. Limit cholesterol in your diet Foods include: eggs, liver, fish, fast foods, butter, shellfish, shrimp, bacon, sausage, red meat, cheese, and pastries. 3. Include plenty of veggies, fruits, and grain products in your diet

4. Maintain a healthy weight 5. Limit salt intake 6. Get plenty of physical activity (30 min-1 hour 4-5 days a week) 7. Manage stress in daily life Summary

TREATING HEART DISEASE Using 6 post it notes, place them on your page. On the top of the post it, write the name of 6 treatments for cardiovascular disease. On the underside of the post it, write a description of each treatment On the notebook paper below, draw a picture to help you remember the procedures *Use a minimum of 4 colors* Pg. 58