KINE 1020 Lecture Notes - Compression Stockings, T Wave, Hypoesthesia
6 Apr 2012
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Cardiovascular disease: encompasses any disease associated with the cardiovascular system (coronary artery disease/coronary heart disease) This disease is associated with a gradual narrowing of the coronary arteries resulting from the accumulation of hard deposits of cholesterol (atherosclerosis) These hard deposits are called plaque, this plaque is found on the lining of the vessels. If allowed to progress, partial or complete closing of the artery could occur resulting in a myocardial infarction or heart attack. A myocardial infarction results in death of some of the cardiac muscle. The severity of the disease is determined by where in the coronary artery and how many arteries are involved. Leading causes of death in canada 2008 - slide. Diet - fat - good vs bad. Moderate alcohol - 1 glass = females 2 glass= males. Risk factors for cardiovascular disease (ones that you can control) These risk factor are for ages 20 - 59 years.
