1. HEART FUNCTION AND HEART DISEASE How does your heart tick…

2. Basic Heart Facts: Muscle Muscle Size Size Location Location

3. Anatomy of the Heart 4 Chambers 4 Chambers

4. Valves of the Heart Heart beat = opening & closing of valves Heart beat = opening & closing of valves

5. Coronary Arteries 3 main arteries supply the heart with a constant supply of oxygen-rich blood 3 main arteries supply the heart with a constant supply of oxygen-rich blood RCA LAD CIRC

6. What is Angina? What? What? When? When? Why? Why?

7. Angina vs. Heart Attack Angina is a symptom. Angina is a symptom. Heart Attack = Heart Muscle Damage Heart Attack = Heart Muscle Damage Time is Muscle! Time is Muscle!

8. Coronary Artery Disease Chronic disease Chronic disease #1 killer of American men and women #1 killer of American men and women Fatty material called plaque builds up within the walls of the coronary arteries. Fatty material called plaque builds up within the walls of the coronary arteries.

9. Peripheral Artery Disease What is it? What is it? Symptom of PAD: Claudication Symptom of PAD: Claudication Treatments: Treatments: Non-Invasive: WALK, Stop smoking!Non-Invasive: WALK, Stop smoking! Invasive: Angioplasty/Stents, Surgical OptionsInvasive: Angioplasty/Stents, Surgical Options

10. Diagnosis of Heart Disease Electrocardiogram (EKG) Electrocardiogram (EKG) Stress Test Stress Test Blood Tests Blood Tests Echocardiography Echocardiography Catheterization (Angiogram) Catheterization (Angiogram)

11. Treatment of Heart Disease Lifestyle Modification Lifestyle Modification Medications Medications Coronary Artery Procedures Coronary Artery Procedures Bypass Surgery Bypass Surgery Heart Transplant Heart Transplant

12. Treatment of Heart Disease Angioplasty Angioplasty A balloon catheter is inserted into affected area and is inflated. Plague is flattened against the artery wall.

13. Treatment of Heart Disease Stent Stent Small metal mesh tube that acts as a scaffold to provide support inside the coronary arterySmall metal mesh tube that acts as a scaffold to provide support inside the coronary artery Types: Bare Metal and Drug ElutingTypes: Bare Metal and Drug Eluting

14. Treatment of Heart Disease Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Re-routes the blood around the blocked part of the artery.Re-routes the blood around the blocked part of the artery. Utilize arteries and veins for your body.Utilize arteries and veins for your body.

15. Other Heart Procedures Valve Replacement/Repair Valve Replacement/Repair Pacemakers Pacemakers Defibrillators Defibrillators

16. Summary Coronary artery disease is a chronic condition Coronary artery disease is a chronic condition Treatment is designed to stabilize the condition immediately, to control symptoms over the long term and to provide an understanding of what individuals can do to prevent future cardiac events Treatment is designed to stabilize the condition immediately, to control symptoms over the long term and to provide an understanding of what individuals can do to prevent future cardiac events It is up to you to take steps to stop the disease from progressing It is up to you to take steps to stop the disease from progressing Recognize symptomsRecognize symptoms Reduce your risk factorsReduce your risk factors Take medications as prescribedTake medications as prescribed Schedule regular doctor visitsSchedule regular doctor visits

17. THE END! Any Questions? Any Questions?