KINE 1020 Lecture Notes - Lecture 45: Heparin, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Mortality Rate
5 Sep 2016
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Cells can rupture buildup up atherosclerotic plaque. Plaque accumulation makes the blood vessel thinner. Fibrous cap covers the plaque to protect the rest of the blood vessel but still partially blocks the blood vessel. Eyes: damage to retinal blood vessels blindness. Heart: increased cardiac load myocardial infraction. Plaque block coronary arteries cells do not receive o2/nutrients = cell death. Women: pain radiating to the shoulder, arm, neck, back, jaw. Arteries narrowed by plaque cant supply enough o2-rich blood to meet your hearts needs: can show possible signs of cad such as: Symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain. Treatment for angina: lifestyle changes, better diet, physical activity, lose weight, quit smoking, slow down or take rest breaks, avoid large meals and rich foods, avoid stressful/upsetting situations, medications, nitrates: nitroglycerin relax and widen blood vessels. Nitroglycerin dissolves under the tongue or between cheeks and gum: blood pressure and cholesterol medicines, other medicines that:
