Homeostatic Imbalances of the Heart
by Benita Allen
1. Normal pericardium
1.1. Anatomy and function. Covers most of the hearts pericardium. Has two layers and contains less than 50 ml of fluid.
2. In flamed pericardium
2.1. Pericarditis inflammation around the heart.Caused by a bacterial or fungal infection. It causes the heart to rub the surrounding area. With inflammation it causes deep pain in the sternum.
3. Angina
3.1. Throatic pain deficiency in blood delivery
3.1.1. Stress induced spasms in the coronary arteries.
3.1.1.1. The imbalance causes myocardial cells to weak in because of the lack of oxygen
3.1.1.1.1. I heart attack can occur if it goes on for a long time.(Myocarido)
4. Diseased artery’s
4.1. Filled with Blood clots
4.1.1. Plaque(Fatty Deposits)
4.1.2. Narrowing or blockage of the coronary artery
4.1.2.1. Lack of excercise and poor diet and nutrition. Atherosclerosis happens in the heart.