Cardiovascular

Conditions affecting the heart and circulatory system.

Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib) | Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) | Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) | Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) | Hyperlipidemia | Hypertension | Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)

Heart Conditions Heading link

This webinar assists learners to gain a basic understanding of various heart related conditions including: hypertension, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction (heart attack), Angina, hyperlipemia, atrial fibrillation, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

Atrial Fibrilliation (A-Fib) Heading link

Atrial fibrillation (also called AFib or AF) is a quivering or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications.

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Heading link

Heart failure is a progressive clinical condition in which the heart fails to pump a sufficient supply of blood to the body due to a functional or structural cardiac problem.

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Heading link

Coronary artery disease is the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries, usually caused by atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis (sometimes called “hardening” or “clogging” of the arteries) is the buildup of cholesterol and fatty deposits (called plaques) on the inner walls of the arteries.

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Heading link

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition where a blood clot forms in large veins in the body. Most commonly, they occur in the lower extremities (legs), but DVTs can also occur in the arms.

Hyperlipidemia Heading link

Hyperlipidemia, or high cholesterol, refers to elevated levels of fats in the blood. Most people do not usually experience any symptoms, but having hyperlipidemia increases the risk of developing heart disease and increases the risk of stroke and death.

Hypertension Heading link

Hypertension is another name for high blood pressure. It can lead to severe health complications and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and sometimes death.

 

 

Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) aka Peripheral Artery Disease Heading link

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD)/ Peripheral Artery Disease is a blood circulation disorder that causes the blood vessels outside of your heart and brain to narrow, block, or spasm. This can happen in your arteries or veins. PVD typically causes pain and fatigue, often in your legs, and especially during exercise.

Peripheral Vascular/Artery Disease Handout

PVD Fact Sheet (Yale Medicine)