Heart Disorders

Hypertension

HDL- High density lipoprotein
LDL- Low density lipoprotein
Triglycerides- The primary dietary fat

Accumulation of cholesterol beneath inner lining of arteries.

Deposit is called Plaque

Pain due to lack of oxygen to the myocardium

A long, thin tube with a small balloon on the end is inserted at the point of blockage. The balloon is inflated to compress the blockage

Same as angioplasty except a dilator remains in patient’s coronary artery.

Obstruction of a coronary artery is bypassed with a vein from the leg or the sternum area

Dead heart tissue from a heart attack

Arteries in the brain become blocked.  Blood flow is obstructed and brain cells die. Ischemic stroke due to cerebrovascular disease.

Bicuspid valve is not in sync with the rest of the heart

Abnormal sound during heart beat, often from a valve disorder

Not enough blood being pumped to meet the body cells needs.  Caused by extreme hypotension.

Healthy cardiac hypertrophy (athletes)

Normal response to healthy exercise

Results in increase in heart muscle mass & stroke volume