B – The Cardiovascular System The structure and function of arteries, capillaries and veins The structure and function of the heart Pathology of cardio vascular disease (CVD) Blood glucose levels and obesity

KA 7: Pathology of cardio vascular disease (CVD) Subtopics: Atherosclerosis Thrombosis Peripheral vascular disorders Cholesterol levels and FH This used to be in a spider diagram format!

KA 7c: Learning Outcomes State what is meant by peripheral vascular disease State where in the body it can commonly occur and the conditions that can occur as a result.

Peripheral Vascular Disease PVD is narrowing of the arteries due to atherosclerosis of arteries other than those of the heart or brain. The arteries to the legs are most commonly affected. Pain is experienced in the leg muscles due to a limited supply of oxygen. A DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is a blood clot that forms in a deep vein most commonly in the leg, and can break off and result in a pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs).

KA 7c: Learning Outcomes State what is meant by peripheral vascular disease State where in the body it can commonly occur and the conditions that can occur as a result.