C1 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Risks of cardiovascular disease
Family history
Ethnic background
Poorly controlled diabetes
Arranged rise in blood pressure
Symptoms of cardiovascular disease
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Coughing
Wheezing
Poor blood health
Fatigue
Fast or uneven heart beat
Treatment of cardiovascular disease
Lifestyle choices ( healthy diet )
Medication prescribed by health care professionals
What is the degeneration of the nervous tissue
Where the nerves, spinal cord , brain are affected impacting there memory and development
What is osteoarthritis?
Degenerate disease, result of wear and tear of the joints, a type of arthritis.
Causes joints to become painful and stiff.
What are the 2 types of dementia
1- Alzheimer’s Disease
2-Vascular Dementia.
What happans to the blood vessels in cardiovascular disease
Begin to narrow restricting blood flow leading to high blood pressure
What may occur when there is damage to the respiratory system
Chest muscles reduces
Lungs may deteriorate
Breathlessness
How many deaths were associated with Cardiovascular disease
160,000
What does COPD include
Includes emphsua ( damage to the air socket of the lungs)
Chronic branches - long term inflammation of the airways
What can reduced level of skin sensitivity lead to
Hyperthermia
What age does degeneration of the sense organs occur
Typically at the age of 50
If there is a sudden change in ur 5 senses what should you do
Seek medical advice
What can block sound transmission
Excessive amount of ear wax
What are the symptoms of osteoarthritis
- joint tenderness
- joint inflammation
- restricted mobility
Treatments for dementia
Therapy
Medication (scans,X-Rays,ultrasound)
Change lifestyle choices
Healthier diet
Treatment for reduced absorption of nutrients
Supplemented nutrients by tube or through a vein
Digestive enzyme replacement.
Antibiotics
Adjustments to lire-style.
What is ageing
The process of growing older that can affect you physical and mentally, each process can vary doesn’t on the person.
List all 7 physical impacts
Damage to the Respiratory System.
Cardiovascular Disease.
Degeneration of the nervous tissue.
Degeneration of the sense organs.
Osteoarthritis.
Reduced absorption of nutrients.
Dementia (including Alzheimer’s Disease
What does the word chronic mean?
Long lasting
