The Pathogenic Etiology of Atherosclerosis: A Review. Special Topics in Pathophysiology Introduction to the Components of the Cardiovascular System: To understand the basis of this paper, the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis, it is vital to appreciate the basic physiology of the heart, circulatory system, and most importantly, the coronary arteries. This fundamental comprehension will lay the […]
2 Abstract 3 Introduction 3.1 Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the broad class of diseases that involves the heart or/and blood vessels. CVD includes atherosclerosis, heart valve disease, arrhythmia, heart failure, hypertension, endocarditis, diseases of the aorta, disorders of the peripheral vascular system, and congenital heart disease [1]. However, atherosclerosis accounts for the major […]
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Get startedIntroduction According to WHO (2007) coronary heart disease (CHD) (including Myocardial ischemia) is the most common cause of death in the world and the biggest cause of premature death in modern and industrialised countries (Lopez et al., 2006; Lindsay and Gaw, 2004). In 2001, ischemic heart disease accounted for 7.1 million deaths worldwide among which […]
Introduction Green tea was originated from China and has been consumed for thousands of years. It was initially used as a natural remedy and in religious ceremonies before it became a beverage. Heavy green tea drinkers like the monks and Japanese have been known to live longer than average people. It is believe that regular […]
Elevated cholesterol, particularly low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, is a well defined risk factor for the development of atherosclerosis (NCEP, 2002). Atherosclerotic lesions are thought to form in response to endothelial damage caused by excess LDL (Steinberg, 2005). Most cases of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of mortality and disability in the developed countries, […]
1.0 CASE SUMMARY 1.1 Patient information and presenting complaints SAR, a 54-year-old female with weight of 54kg and height of 160cm was referred to the hospital by her GP due to shortness of breath which was not relieved by taking inhaler, minimum cough with yellowish sputum, abdominal pain and mild diarrhoea. Her shortness of breath […]
Introduction Medical innovations and rapidly evolving technology has led to a decrease in the rate of mortality from diseases. However, the fast and constantly changing hectic lifestyle of today has led to the introduction of new diseases, unhealthy lifestyle and early, premature deaths. Today s technology has provided us with the benefits of early detection […]
This essay will focus on the relationship between lifestyle factors and poor health outcomes, and will examine how effective interventions are in improving public health. In the 21st century it is possible for individuals to avoid a large burden of ill-health, and a third of all deaths are recorded as premature, meaning that lifestyle changes […]
Public Awareness and Human Diseases University of Phoenix (Axia) Instructor Lauretta Nester By Crystal Blair July 05, 2010 Everywhere a person looks, and everywhere a person’s eye can see, there are people struggling with being overweight or obese. Every year more and more people are diagnosed as being overweight or obese. For a person to […]
Why is Dark Chocolate Healthy? : Chocolate is made from plants, which means it contains many of the health benefits of dark vegetables. These benefits are from flavonoids, which act as antioxidants. Antioxidants protect the body from aging caused by free radicals, which can cause damage that leads to heart disease. Dark chocolate contains a […]
Coke Ethical Issues Our product is quite healthy. Fluid replenishment is a key to health. Coke does a great service because it encourages people to take in more and more liquids. – Michael Douglas Ivester, Coke’s Chairman and CEO. Public schools are funded by the public to educate the children as provided by state law. […]
Eating to Live Longer We have heard the saying “we are what we eat. ” Researchers believe that eating certain foods will boost our immune system, foods such as garlic, and oranges. To help reduce the chances of a heart attack, we should eat less fat, sodium, cholesterol, fewer calories, and more fiber. Making better […]
What are anabolic steroids? “Anabolic steroids” is the familiar name for synthetic substances related to the male sex hormones (e. g. , testosterone). They promote the growth of skeletal muscle (anabolic effects) and the development of male sexual characteristics (androgenic effects) in both males and females. The term “anabolic steroids” will be used throughout this […]
Health conditions in a family is largely connected to genetic linkages between the family members but few also deviate from the normal pattern and are caused by outside factors such as environment, viruses and unhealthy conditions. To develop a better understanding of how a disease can float through a family and may cause problems for […]
With the constant demands of everyday life, people are finding it more difficult to obtain a healthy body weight (Richard et al. 2012). There seems to be a viscous cycle of being overweight, not having enough time to stick to an extensive exercise schedule, and not eating correctly which feeds back into being overweight. This […]
If you’re someone struggling with heart related diseases, diabetes, cancer, or even pregnant and want to know how you can make your body as strong as it can possibly be; Or know someone who falls under one of these columns, keep reading. Roughly 55% of americans are taking medications regularly today. What if I told […]
Nowadays a lot of people who are overweight and obese search about fastest way to lose weight and look good regardless of their health. In my assignment I will discuss one of the diets that people follow for lose weight. The carnivore diet is a diet focused mainly on eating animals food during meals throughout […]
Alzheimer’s disease is a very complicated disorder and it is not completely understood yet. There have been very few studies in relation to dietary intake and nutritional prevention of Alzheimer’s disease. Some recent researchers have been geared towards finding out what preventions would best combat Alzheimer’s disease or cognitive depression in general. Some people recommend […]
Part I: The Diet The present paper will focus on Case 001 with the goal to analyze the patient’s nutrition and provide recommendations. At first glance, there is not enough information to determine the individual’s daily protein intake. However, it can be concluded that the patient eats excessive amounts of carbohydrates and fats daily as […]
Background Foods are made up of different nutrients. These nutrients include but are not limited to vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Each of these nutrients is necessary to maintain a healthy, functioning body. Chewing is one of the first steps a person does to eat their food and get these nutrients. There are 32 […]
My patient is J.W., he is a 60 year old African-American male who identifies as Catholic. J.W. is 6’0” in height and weighs 230lbs. The patient is married and has three children. He leads a fairly sedentary lifestyle as he travels three days a week for work and tends to eat out three meals per […]
Abstract One of the biggest problems in society today is childhood obesity. Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition in which children are above the normal weight and height for their age. The percentage of overweight children in the United States is growing rapidly every day at an alarming rate. “Since 1980, the childhood obesity […]
Abstract Childhood obesity is a complex issue within the United States which can lead to immediate health problems as well as future health complications. Childhood obesity is defined by the CDC as children having a BMI at or above the 95th percentile. The body mass index (BMI) is a measurement tool used to determine whether […]
Obesity has been a rising issue in the United States in the last couple of decades. It is estimated that approximately 34% of adults and 15-20% of children and adolescents in the U.S. are obese. (Mitchell, 2011) In order to combat these rising numbers, there have been multiple propositions on how people can prevent becoming […]
The human body is an amazing creation, probably one of the most amazing yet fragile natural machines in the world. Within this incredible machine, lays two core components that make everything else function, the heart and brain. The heart pumps gallons of blood throughout the body nonstop until death, in order for it to functions, […]
In general, dementia is defined as a category of brain conditions that cause the individual to gradually lose his or her ability to effectively communicate and think properly (Alzheimer’s Disease, 2017, p. 1). Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and affects approximately one out of every eight Americans over the age of […]
The obesity rate in America is at an all time high, and it is not stopping any time soon. Obesity not only affects adults but children as well. The Center For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines obesity as Weight that is higher than what is considered as a healthy weight for a given height. […]
Animal testing has been a part of pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and toxicity research for many years. Many innocent animal lives are being taken for the sake of science, when it is unnecessary to do so. Scientists have had the knowledge of human embryonic stem cells for research for years and yet they decide to use sentient […]
All of us want to be happy. In our quest for happiness, we have always strived to make life less stressful and easier for ourselves in order to maximize our leisure time and relax as much as possible. Fortunately, as a species, we have been very successful at improving our lifestyle, as evidenced by the […]
All of us want to be happy. In our quest for happiness, we have always strived to make life less stressful and easier for ourselves in order to maximize our leisure time and relax as much as possible. Fortunately, as a species, we have been very successful at improving our lifestyle, as evidenced by the […]
