Lesson 8: Circulatory Disorders

plaque build up in the lumen of the arteries

the buildup of plaque limits the flow of oxygenated blood, hardens and thickens the arteries and could lead to arterial blockages

an umbrella term that is used to describe various states of heart deficiency

coronary artery disease, heart attack, heart failure, and cardiac arrest

it is when the coronary arteries become partially blocked and can no longer supply the heart with the oxygen that it needs

chest pain

the heart will have difficulty performing its functions, produce angina, and could lead to more serious conditions

(aka heart attack) it is when the complete blockage of the coronary arteries prevents the movement of oxygenated blood to the heart muscle

the heart doesn’t receive circulation to sustain itself, which can lead to dangerous rhythms, heart failure, or cardiac arrest

it is when the heart is gradually weakened or damaged to the point that it can no longer perform its functions

the heart fails to pump blood properly causing blood to collect and congest in areas

it is when the heart suddenly ceases to function

the body becomes deprived of oxygen and waste removal, leading to the inability to perform its natural functions

(aka a stroke), blood vessels in the brain are blocked leading to cell death

regions of the brain can no longer receive oxygen and remove waste

it is when weakened portions of a blood vessel experience buldging

these portions cant control blood flow properly and might rupture/leak

it is when heart rate is inconsistent with normal heart beat patterns

the hearts function is compromised

it is when lymph vessels fail to remove excess lymph fluid from body’s tissues

the collection of lymph fluid can cause large swelling

a medical procedure that is used to revive stopped hearts