diseases affecting circulatory system

Question 1

atherosclerosis

Answer 1

disease of arteries characterised by deposition of fatty material on inner walls
begins with damage to endothelium caused by high pressure smoking or high cholesterol
no treatment

Question 2

hypertension

Answer 2

abnormally high blood pressure
caused by too much sodium alcohol obesity thyroid problems kidney problems stress

Question 3

varicose veins

Answer 3

enlarged twisted veins caused by pregnancy obesity menopause aging family history and leg injury
exercise elevate legs avoid tight clothing on waist thighs legs healthy weight
compression stocking vein stripping
massage limbs