Diseases and Disorders by Emily Lai [Student FVHS] https://padlet.com/etlai100/26hqatqfobtk A general overview of cardiovascular diseases en-us 2018-05-20 03:32:11 UTC 2018-05-20 04:13:14 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Doubleheart.png Description etlai100 https://padlet.com/etlai100/26hqatqfobtk/wish/262144758 Cardiovascular diseases often happen when atherosclerosis develops- plague building up in the walls of the arteries. This makes it difficult for blood to flow through and ultimately causes heart problems. ]]> 2018-05-20 03:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/etlai100/26hqatqfobtk/wish/262144758 etlai100 https://padlet.com/etlai100/26hqatqfobtk/wish/262145047 2018-05-20 03:45:44 UTC https://padlet.com/etlai100/26hqatqfobtk/wish/262145047 Signs and Symptoms etlai100 https://padlet.com/etlai100/26hqatqfobtk/wish/262145064 Some signs and symptoms of cardiovascular diseases are:
-Angina (chest pain) 
-Shortness of breath
-Nausea
-Sweating
-A faster heartbeat]]> 2018-05-20 03:46:04 UTC https://padlet.com/etlai100/26hqatqfobtk/wish/262145064 Associated Health Problems etlai100 https://padlet.com/etlai100/26hqatqfobtk/wish/262145068 Some health problems associated with cardiovascular disease are:
-Heart failure
-Possibilty of stroke
-Aneurysms
-Sudden cardiac arrest ]]> 2018-05-20 03:46:11 UTC https://padlet.com/etlai100/26hqatqfobtk/wish/262145068 Testing Methods etlai100 https://padlet.com/etlai100/26hqatqfobtk/wish/262145073 In order to diagnose heart problem, one can undergo tests such as:
-EKG/ECG (electrocardiogram)
-Chest x-ray
-CT heart scan]]> 2018-05-20 03:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/etlai100/26hqatqfobtk/wish/262145073 Treatment Methods etlai100 https://padlet.com/etlai100/26hqatqfobtk/wish/262145078 To treat cardiovascular diseases, patients can:
-Receive assistance from devices such as pacemakers and stents
-Get surgeries such as angioplasty and heart bypass surgery
-Utilize CPR (in emergency situations)]]> 2018-05-20 03:46:34 UTC https://padlet.com/etlai100/26hqatqfobtk/wish/262145078 Risk Factors etlai100 https://padlet.com/etlai100/26hqatqfobtk/wish/262145092 Risk factors of heart disease are:
-High blood pressure/cholesterol
-Heredity/family history
-Unhealthy diet
-Physical inactivity
-Tobacco use
-Too much alcohol]]> 2018-05-20 03:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/etlai100/26hqatqfobtk/wish/262145092 Prevention etlai100 https://padlet.com/etlai100/26hqatqfobtk/wish/262145095 To prevent cardiovascular diseases, one can:
-Maintain and regulate other risk factors, such as blood pressure and cholesterol 
-Exercise regularly 
-Quit smoking (if applicable) 
-Maintain a healthy weight ]]> 2018-05-20 03:46:53 UTC https://padlet.com/etlai100/26hqatqfobtk/wish/262145095 etlai100 https://padlet.com/etlai100/26hqatqfobtk/wish/262145922 2018-05-20 04:06:11 UTC https://padlet.com/etlai100/26hqatqfobtk/wish/262145922 etlai100 https://padlet.com/etlai100/26hqatqfobtk/wish/262146009 2018-05-20 04:09:13 UTC https://padlet.com/etlai100/26hqatqfobtk/wish/262146009 etlai100 https://padlet.com/etlai100/26hqatqfobtk/wish/262146076 2018-05-20 04:10:38 UTC https://padlet.com/etlai100/26hqatqfobtk/wish/262146076