HEART FUNCTION AND HEART DISEASE

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HEART FUNCTION AND HEART DISEASE

• How does your heart tick

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Basic Heart Facts

• Muscle
• Size
• Location

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Anatomy of the Heart

• 4 Chambers

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Valves of the Heart

• Heart beat opening closing of valves

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Coronary Arteries

• 3 main arteries supply the heart with a constant
  supply of oxygen-rich blood

CIRC
RCA
LAD
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What is Angina?

• What?
• When?
• Why?

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Angina vs. Heart Attack

• Angina is a symptom.
• Heart Attack Heart Muscle Damage
• Time is Muscle!

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Coronary Artery Disease

• Chronic disease
• 1 killer of American men and women
• Fatty material called plaque builds up within the
  walls of the coronary arteries.

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Peripheral Artery Disease

• What is it?
• Symptom of PAD Claudication
• Treatments
• Non-Invasive WALK, Stop smoking!
• Invasive Angioplasty/Stents, Surgical Options

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Diagnosis of Heart Disease

• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
• Stress Test
• Blood Tests
• Echocardiography
• Catheterization (Angiogram)

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Treatment of Heart Disease

• Lifestyle Modification
• Medications
• Coronary Artery Procedures
• Bypass Surgery
• Heart Transplant

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Treatment of Heart Disease

• Angioplasty
• A balloon catheter is inserted into affected area
  and is inflated.
• Plague is flattened against
• the artery wall.

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Treatment of Heart Disease

• Stent
• Small metal mesh tube that acts as a scaffold to
  provide support inside the coronary artery
• Types Bare Metal and Drug Eluting

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Treatment of Heart Disease

• Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
• Re-routes the blood around the blocked part of
  the artery.
• Utilize arteries and veins for your body.

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Other Heart Procedures

• Valve Replacement/Repair
• Pacemakers
• Defibrillators

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Summary

• Coronary artery disease is a chronic condition
• Treatment is designed to stabilize the condition
  immediately, to control symptoms over the long
  term and to provide an understanding of what
  individuals can do to prevent future cardiac
  events
• It is up to you to take steps to stop the disease
  from progressing
• Recognize symptoms
• Reduce your risk factors
• Take medications as prescribed
• Schedule regular doctor visits

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THE END!

• Any Questions?