1. Disorders of the Cardiovascular System

2. Hypertension  High Systemic Arterial Pressure  AKA High Blood Pressure

4. Causes (Pick 4)  Smoking  Being overweight  Lack of physical activity  Too much salt in the diet  Too much alcohol consumption (no more than 1 to 2 drinks per day)  Stress  Older age  Genetics  Family history of high blood pressure  Chronic kidney disease  Adrenal and thyroid disorders

7. Atherosclerosis

8. Atherosclerosis  Harding of arterial walls (usually associated with Hypertension)

10. Effects  A. Arteries become thick and rough  B. Build up of lipids (cholesterol)  C. Blood pools (can clot)

11. Clots  Thrombus: Blood clot

14. Embolism

15. Embolism: Right Ventricle

16. Stroke and Heart Attack  Reduced or no oxygen getting to tissue due to a blockage.

17. Causes:  A. Heart muscle damaged or blocked. (No blood: Stopped by clot)

20. Causes:  B. Over-worked, infection, disease.

21. Treatments  Change of lifestyle  Medication  Surgery

22. Congestive Heart Failure  (CHF)  Heart does not work efficiently, does not pump enough blood.

23. Treatments  Rest, proper diet.  Medications (Vasodilators)

25. Varicose Veins  Twisted/enlarged veins near the skin.

26.  A. Causes: Weakened veins/valves  Genetics  Pressure  Overweight  Pregnant

28.  B. Treatment:  Surgery  Compression Stockings

30. Phlebitis  Inflammation of a vein. (Can be superficial or deep)

31. Effects  A. Lead to DVT (Deep Vein Thrombophlebitis)  B. Redness and Swelling  C. Swelling in an entire limb. (Lumps)

32. DVT