BI SC 004 Lecture Notes - Lecture 32: Hypoesthesia, Angina Pectoris, Coronary Circulation
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Pulmonary circuit: the right side of the heart. Brings blood from the body to the: Systemic circuit: the left side of the heart. Cardiovascular disease (cvd): most common cause of death in the world. High blood pressure: results when blood moves through the vessels at a rate higher than normal. It is a silent killer: there are only a few symptoms. It can lead to a: heart attack, stroke, kidney failure. It is a build up of plaque in blood vessels. When it detaches and can move to distant sites: embolus. A stoke usually occurs when a cranial artery: Part of the brain dues: lack of oxygen. A heart attack is also known as a myocardial infarction (mi) Part of the heart dies due to lack of oxygen. It can begin with angina pectoris: pain that radiates down the left arm. Usually a vein from the leg is taken. Used to bypass a cogged artery: stents:
