3. Circulatory System - is made up of blood vessels that carry blood
away from and towards the heart. Arteries
carry blood away from the heart and veins
carry blood back to the heart. The circulatory
system carries oxygen, nutrients, and hormones
to cells, and removes waste products,
like carbon dioxide.
Aneurysms
- are weak spots in the walls of your
arteries that can expand like a balloon.
As they continue to get bigger, they’re
at risk for rupture (breaking open) or
causing blood clots. Aneurysms can
occur in any artery.
Arrhythmias
- is an irregular or abnormal heartbeat.
Some begin in the upper chambers of your heart (atria). These are called arrhythmias. Atrial fibrillation is the most common type.
Atherosclerosis
- is the buildup of plaque in your arteries.
Over time, the plaque narrows your arteries
and makes it harder for blood to flow through.
The plaque is also dangerous because it can
rupture and trigger a blood clot.
Cardiomyopathy
- is a group of conditions that affect
your heart muscle, leading to weakened
heart squeeze. These conditions harm
your heart’s ability to pump blood.
Congenital heart disease
- refers to heart problems babies are
born with. Congenital heart disease is sometimes heritable (passed down within biological families). Other times, it occurs in people with no family history. Nearly 1 in 100 people have some form of congenital heart disease.
Heart failure
- happens when your heart can’t pump
blood as well as it should. So, your organs can’t get enough oxygen. Heart failure has many causes and is associated with many other medical conditions. Over 6 million people in the U.S. have heart failure. Heart valve disease