Cardiovascular
Conditions affecting the heart and circulatory system.
Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib) | Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) | Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) | Hyperlipidemia | Hypertension | Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
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- Webinar: Heart Conditions
Presented by UIC CON on January 27, 2022
Recorded webinar | Slides
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.
- Atrial Fibrillation handout
- FAQ about A-Fib (American Heart Association)
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.
- Heart Failure handout
- What is Heart Failure? (American Heart Association)
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.
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.
- Hypertension handout
- Blood pressure log
- How to measure blood pressure with an automatic monitor (Video, Mayo Clinic)
- Healthy Diet Guidelines (American Heart Association)
- Webinar: Hypertension Management in the Community
Presented by UIC CON on September 19, 2019
Recorded webinar | Slides
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) Heading link
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) 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.
- What is Peripheral Vascular Disease? (American Heart Association)