1. Heart Disease and Circulatory Problems

2. Heart Disease What is Heart Disease?
Heart disease is a condition that weakens the heart and blood vessels.
Heart Disease kills more Americans than any other disease!

3. Leading causes of death in the United States in 2013
Heart Disease 611,105
Cancer 584,881
Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease 149,205
Accidents 130,557
Stroke 128,978

4. Energy Drinks Causing Heart Disease

5. Types of Heart Disease
Arteriosclerosis- Is when a group of disorders in which arteries harden and become more rigid.
Atherosclerosis- This occurs when fatty substances in the blood build up on the walls of the arteries.

6. Atherosclerosis

7. Hypertension
Hypertension is another term for high blood pressure. This is a condition in which the pressure of the blood on the walls of the blood vessels stays at a level higher then normal.
Low Blood Pressure
Normal Blood Pressure
Hypertensive
High Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure Levels
>90/60
120/80
<140/90
<180/110

8. Stroke
A stroke is a condition that occurs when an artery of the brain breaks or becomes blocked.

9. Stroke Signs
If you think someone is having a stroke have them attempt these three things.
Smile
Talk: ask the person to say a simple sentence (it is a sunny day today)
Raise both arms
If a person struggles with any of these items call emergency response immediately

10. Heart Attack
A heart attack is when blood flow to part of the heart is greatly reduced or blocked

11. Treating Heart Disease
Angioplasty- a surgical procedure where a tiny balloon is inserted into a blocked artery to clear a blockage.

12. Treating Heart Disease
Valve Surgery- where a heart valve is replaced by an artificial one made of metal or plastic
Pacemakers- an electronic device placed in the chest to regulate heart beats
Medications
Heart Transplants

13. Treating Heart Disease
Bypass Surgery- this is one a vein is used to create a new pathway to supply blood where a blockage was.

14. What are some ways we can prevent Heart Disease?
With a partner to the left and right of you create a list of 5 ways we could prevent heart disease. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)