COMMON DISEASES OF THE

CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
BY: JENIL URIANZA-MOISES
Our heart, blood and blood vessels
may suffer from cardiovascular
ailments.
CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE

It is an inherited
disorder. It is a
malfunction of
the heart that
causes abnormal
flow of blood.
SYMPTOMS:
Excessive sweating
Extreme tiredness and fatigue
Poor feeding
Rapid heartbeat
Rapid breathing
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
A blue tinge to the skin (cyanosis)
Clubbed fingernails
RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE

It is a possible
consequence of
rheumatic fever.
SYMPTOMS:

Chest pain or
swelling
Joint pain
inflammation
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

It is sometimes called
hypertension, happens
when the force pushing
against the walls of the
arteries as the heart
pumps blood is too
high.
SYMPTOMS:

Dizziness
Frequent headache
Ringing in the ears
palpitation
LEUKEMIA

It is developed
when there is an
excessive
production of
abnormal white
blood cells.
SYMPTOMS:

Fatigue
Easy bruising
Bleeding gums
Paleness
Headache
Night sweats
Vomiting
ANEMIA

It is characterized
by a decrease in
the number of red
blood cells as a
result of a severe
haemorrhage
SYMPTOMS:
extreme fatigue
Pale skin
Weakness
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Frequent infections
Headache
dizziness
ACTIVITY
Describe a person suffering from the
following circulatory diseases.
a.Anemia
b.Leukemia
c.Stroke
d.Hypertension
e.Rheumatic heart disease
EVALUATION
1.How does a person look like if he or
she is anemic?
2.A person is a bleeder, what disease
is he/she suffering from?
3.What are the symptoms a baby has
if he/she has congenital heart
disease?
ASSIGNMENT
Relate to your parents/siblings and
neighbors about the ailments of the
circulatory system and their
symptoms. Share feedback to class
tomorrow.

References: RBEC-PELC Grade VI, Unit I, p.3

Science for Better Health and Environment 6, 9-10 by Efrain E. Abracia
21st Century science and health 6, pp. 9-10 by Gloria Salandanan