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Harlyn B. Obe
MAN
dencia, RN,
FUN TRIVIAS ABOUT THE
HEART
•Did You Know?
•The human heart beats about 100,000
times a day.
•It pumps roughly 5 liters of blood every
minute—that's about 7,200 liters daily.
•The heart is about the size of your fist.
•A woman's heart typically beats faster than
a man's.
•Laughter can increase blood flow by up to
20%.
THE HUMAN HEART: A VITAL ORGAN
What is the Human Heart?
⚬ A muscular organ located in the chest
cavity, slightly to the left.
⚬ Responsible for pumping blood
throughout the body, delivering oxygen
and nutrients, and removing waste
products.
IMPORTANCE COMPARED TO OTHER
ORGANS:
• Brain: While the brain controls the body, it cannot
function without the oxygen and nutrients supplied
by the heart.
• Lungs: The lungs oxygenate blood, but the heart
ensures oxygen-rich blood reaches every part of
the body.
• Liver and Kidneys: These organs filter toxins, but
they rely on the heart to circulate blood through
them.
• The heart’s continuous operation is essential for
sustaining life.
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TYPES OF HEART
DISEASE
CORONARY HEART
DISEASE
VALVULAR HEART
DISEASE
ARRHYTHMIAS
CONGENITAL
HEART DISEASE
HEART FAILURE
Causes
CORONARY
ARTERY Atherosclerosis is the most
common cause. This is when
DISEASE
Symptoms
fatty deposits build up in the
arteries. Atherosclerosis,
The symptoms of coronary sometimes called "hardening of
the arteries," occurs when fat,
artery disease include
cholesterol, and other
chest pains, chest tightness
substances build up in the walls
(angina), shortness of of arteries. These deposits are
breath, neck pain and called plaques. Over time, these
numbness in the legs or plaques can narrow or
arms. completely block the arteries
and cause problems throughout
HEART
ARRHYTHMIAS
Causes
There are many causes of
Symptoms
arrhythmias. These include,
The symptoms of heart cardiomyopathy, diabetes,
arrhythmias include chest illegal drug use and
pains, dizziness, fainting, light- smoking. Caffeine, alcohol,
headedness and a slow or fast stress and raised blood
heartbeat. pressure are also known
causes.
HEART VALVE
DISEASE
Causes
Symptoms
Rheumatic fever,
connective tissue disorders The symptoms of heart valve
and infectious endocarditis disease include chest pains,
are common causes. Babies fainting, fatigue and an
may also be born with irregular heartbeat.
valve issues.
CONGENITAL Causes
HEART DEFECTS The cause is not completely
known, however it is felt to
be due to changes to
genes, medicines and
Symptoms environmental factors such
The symptoms of congenital as alcohol use during
heart defects include grey or pregnancy.
blue skin, leg swelling, infant
shortness of breath and poor
weight gain in infants.
RISK FACTORS
Age Smoking
Obesity Stress/Anxiety
Unhealthy diet Family history
DIAGNOSIS
ECG CT scan
Blood tests MRI scan
Echocardiogra Angiogram
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