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Circulatory System Diseases | MD-Health.com - 1 views

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shared by Anne Marie Littrell on 28 Mar 13 - No Cached
  • Circulatory System Diseases  The circulatory system consists of the heart, blood, and blood vessels, which transport nutrients and oxygen to all cells to keep the body in proper balance. This article discusses common circulatory system diseases and the corresponding treatment options. The circulatory system is responsible for moving blood, nutrients, and gases to and from cells to keep the body in proper balance. The waste products that remain after the oxygen moves out of the blood cells are carried out by the circulatory system
  • The blood vessels transport blood to and from the heart
  • fat, cholesterol, or other substance in the artery wall. Deposits in the artery cause the vessel to stiffen and narrow.
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  • high blood pressure
  • . An aortic aneurysm occurs when a section of the aorta bulges, stretches, and swells
  • Smoking, an unhealthy diet, stress, and a sedentary lifestyle all increase the risk of heart disease.
  • r high blood pressure
  • from a diet high in salt, smoking, kidney disease, or some other underlying medical condition. Untreated high blood pressure may lead to stroke, heart failure, or visual problems.
  • when veins in the legs twist, swell, and become painful. Aging, pregnancy, prolonged standing, and defective valves can all contribute to the development of varicose veins.
  • flow of blood and oxygen are restricted to the heart muscles.
  • Treatment of angina focuses on restoring proper blood flow to the heart.
  • Anne Marie Littrell on 28 Mar 13
     
    Well outlined article on diseases of circulatory system
  • Anne Marie Littrell on 07 Apr 13
     
    Just experimenting with the highlighter tool! Love it!
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