Cardiovascular disorders

Illustration about Heart disease: valve disease, aneurysm, coronary artery disease, cardiac arrhythmia, heart failture, cardiomyopathy and pericarditis. Illustration of congenital, chronic, coronary - 61239170

The average lifespan of humans is increasing, and with it the percentage of people entering the 65 and older age group is growing rapidly and will continue to do so in the next 20 years. Within this age group, cardiovascular disease will remain the leading cause of death, and the cost associated with treatment will continue to increase. Aging is an inevitable part of life and unfortunately poses the largest risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Although numerous studies in the…

Cardiovascular PharmacologyHere we'll learn which drugs are used to treat common cardiovascular disorders; because there are so many of them, antiarrhythmic drugs are discussed separately. Hypertension • First, indicate that the goal of these drugs is to reduce blood volume, systemic vascular resistance, or cardiac output, so as to return the blood pressure to normal. • Many patients will require combination therapy to achieve these goals. Vasodilation reduces systemic vascular resistance…

This file is a notes document for the unit on The Cardiovascular System from basic Anatomy and Physiology, a pre-requisite for nursing school This document covers the subjects of: -Anatomy of the heart -Disorders of the Cardiovascular System -The Conduction System -Cardiovascular Tissue Note- Blood Vessels and Circulation are in a SEPARATE document titled "Blood Vessesl and Circulation" Note- this is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD. It can be downloaded directly to your device immediately after…

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Ischemic Heart Disease: Symptoms & TreatmentsAngina pectoris is the hallmark of ischemic heart disease. Characterized by pain or discomfort in the chest, which often radiates through the upper extremities, face, and other areas of the body, and is du

Aortic DisCardiovascular Disorders - Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis & prognosis from the Merck Manuals - Medical Professional Version.