1. Treating Cardiovascular Diseases

3. Treating Cardiovascular Diseases
Target: I will be able to describe treatments and preventions for cardiovascular diseases
Detection of Cardiovascular Diseases:
Electrocardiogram (EKG): A graph of the rhythm of the heart which detects a heart attack or abnormalities
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4. Radionuclide Imaging: Injection of radionuclides into the blood which are followed through the blood vessels in the heart
Determines if blood is flowing to the heart and how much damage has been done

5. Coronary Angiography: A catheter is thread through blood vessels from the groin to the heart, and dye is injected to show narrow or obstructed vessels

7. Troponin Levels: lab test measuring the troponin protein in the blood to diagnose a heart attack; elevated levels indicate heart damage has been done

8. Treatments for Cardiovascular Diseases:
Artificial Pacemaker: Implant in the chest and wired to the heart to keep the heart at a regular beat

9. Coronary Bypass: Surgical procedure which created detours around obstructed or narrowed coronary arteries
Uses a vein from the leg and grafts it onto the heart

10. Balloon Angioplasty: Surgical procedure which threads a balloon tipped catheter through the body to the site of the blockage
The balloon is inflated and pushes plaque against the artery wall to open it

11.  Heart Valve Surgery: Surgery required when a heart valve does not close properly or is too tight; so an artificial one is inserted

12. Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease:
1. Avoid tobacco, alcohol, and drugs
2. Limit cholesterol in your diet and eat lots of fruit, veggies, and grains
High cholesterol foods: eggs, liver, fish, fast food, butter, shellfish, shrimp, bacon, sausage, red meat, cheese, and pastries.

13. 3. Limit salt intake
4. Maintain a healthy weight
5. Get plenty of physical activity (30 min-1 hour 4-5 days a week)
6. Manage stress in daily life
Summary

14. Treating Heart Disease
Using 4 post it notes, place them on your page.
On the top of the post it, write the name of 4 treatments for cardiovascular disease.
On the underside of the post it, write a description of each treatment
On the notebook paper below, draw a picture to help you remember the procedures
*Use a minimum of 4 colors*
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