ATHEROSCLEROTIC CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES

1. Atherosclerotic is hardening and narrowin of your arteries. It can put blood flow at risk as your arteries become blocked

2. Peripheral vascular disease

2.1. It consists of damage or obstruction in the blood vessels farthest from the heart: the peripheral arteries and veins.

2.2. High cholesterol levels lead to clogged arteries and veins

3. Hypertension

3.1. Hypertension is the term for high blood pressure.

3.2. High blood pressure is cause of thickening of the arteries

4. RISK FACTORES:

4.1. Smoking

4.2. Diabetes

4.3. High blood pressure

4.4. High cholesterol levels

4.5. Lack of exercise

4.6. Obesity

5. Ischemic heart disease

5.1. Caused by atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries.

5.2. The blockage of the arteries in caused by the acumulation of fat and colagen.

6. Hipertensive heart disease

6.1. Refers to heart problems that accur due to high blood pessure.

6.2. High blood pressure is due to the narrowing of the blood vessels due to the accumulation of cholesterol

7. Angina pectoris

7.1. Is a type of chest pain caused by reduced bood flow to the heart

7.2. This disease is caused by the accumulation of cholesterol in the arteries