Cardiovascular Disease
The Heart 2
Common Signs & Symptoms Chest pain Shortness of breath Tachycardia / bradycardia Cardiac palpitations
Common Cardiovascular Diseases Atrial fibrillation Irregular atrial rhythm Arrhythmia Irregular heart beat http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=doctors+dance+to+arrhythmias&FORM=HDRSC3#view=detail&mid=00FC8DBEA584D34792DB00FC8DBEA584D34792DB Valve problems Stenosis Incomplete closure Prolapse Congestive heart failure (CHF)
CVD Prevalence in U.S. Accounts for more than one-third of all U.S. deaths. More than 1 of 3 U.S. adults currently lives with one or more types of CVD. (CDC, 2011)
CVD Prevalence in Oregon Oregon.gov, 2010
The Weight of the Nation, Consequences
CVD Risk Factors Modifiable Non-modifiable High blood pressure Smoking Cholesterol Diabetes Sedentary lifestyle Non-modifiable Age Sex Family history
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Risk factor: Hypertension Hypertension: arteries are narrowed, causes heart to pump harder which creates more force against the artery walls. “Silent” disease May cause damage to every organ Damage is irreversible
Hypertension Primary (essential): Secondary 90% of all cases Cause is unknown – probably genetics and environment. Secondary 10% of cases Cause is due to medications or other diseases. Approx. 1/3 of Americans have hypertension. Risk increases with age.
Myocardial Infraction AKA: Heart attack Occurs when heart does not get enough oxygen Treatment
Heart Attack Warning Signs Chest discomfort Discomfort in arms, neck, jaw, stomach Short of breath Cold sweat Nausea, vomiting Lightheadedness, dizziness Differences between men and women http://www.ted.com/talks/noel_bairey_merz_the_single_biggest_health_threat_women_face
Strokes Source: http://www.strokesurvivors.ca/new/images/stroke_diagram.gif
Strokes ~700,000 Americans suffer a stroke every year. 1/3 will die. Strokes may cause permanent damage Paralysis, speech impairment, memory loss, behavior changes.
Strokes in Oregon Oregon,gov, 2010
Stroke Warning Signs Sudden numbness/weakness of face, arm, leg – especially on one side. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes. Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance/coordination Sudden severe headache with no known cause. 3 statement test “Give me a smile”, “Hold out your arms”, “Say this for me”
TransIschemic Attack (TIA) TIA – “ministroke” Temporary stroke like symptoms Brief, usually only last a few minutes No permanent damage occurs Can be a precursor to a stroke.
Prevention! Lifestyle modifications….