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Diseases and Disorders of the Heart
Question | Answer |
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Blood supply to the heart is drastically reduced or completely blocked. | Heart Attack |
Signs and symptoms of a heart attack. | Chest pressureNausea and sweatingAnxietyPain in shoulders, neck, and jaw |
Treatment of a heart attack. | CPRDefibrillationEmergency Medical Personel |
Abnormal heart rhythms. | Arrhythmias |
Signs and symptoms of Arrhythmias. | The heart beat may be slow or fast or become chaotic. |
Treatment of Arrhythmias. | MedicationsPacemakersSurgical procedures |
Weakening of the heart muscle, or change in heart muscle structure. | Cardiomyopathy |
Signs and Symptoms of Cardiomyopathy. | Inadequate heart pumpingMay be caused by prior heart attacks or infections. |
Treatments of Cardiomyopathy. | MedicationsIn severe cases a heart transplant may be necessary. |
When the coronary arteries become hardened and narrowed, due to plaque build-up. | Coronary Heart Disease |
Signs and Symptoms of Coronary Heart Disease. | Chest Pain(Angina)Pain in shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back. |
Treatment of Coronar Heart Disease. | MedicationsHeart Healthy lifestyle choicesIn severe cases surgery. |