1. Disorders of CV System

2. Aneurysm Aneurysm enlargement of the wall of an artery
Most likely to occur in large blood vessels

3. Atherosclerosis Accumulation of fat in vessels causing narrowing
Mainly coronary arteries
Leads to hardening and thickening of arterial walls: arteriosclerosis
Leads to hypertension

4. Cardiovascular Disease
AKA: Coronary Artery Disease
Combined effects of arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis, hypertension

5. Hypertension AKA: high blood pressure; the silent killer Causes:
Unknown
Hereditary
CAD
Symptoms:
None
Headaches
Dizziness
Shortness of breath

6. Myocardial Infarction
AKA: heart attack
Causes:
Obstruction of blood vessels results in tissue death
Symptoms:
Persistent chest pain
Nausea
Dizziness
Profuse sweating
Will lead to cardiac arrest if not treated

7. Phlebitis Inflammation of the veins May form a clot (thrombus) Cause:
Damage to vessel wall due to prolonged sitting or standing

8. Varicose Veins Veins become enlarged & ineffective Causes:
Prolonged standing
Pregnancy
Obesity
Malformed valves