His initial medical diagnosis is heart failure (HF). Bert is immediately admitted to the acute care facility for further evaluation and treatment. Heart failure is called cardiac failure, pump failure, or congestive heart failure (CHF). It is defined as the inability of the heart to pump enough blood to meet the tissue's oxygen demands. Risk Factors Heart failure occurs most commonly in clients over the age of 60, and occurs more commonly in males than females.
“Meth causes the blood vessels to constrict; it cuts off the steady flow of blood to all parts of the body. Heavy usage can weaken and destroy these vessels, causing tissues to become prone to damage and inhibiting the body's ability to repair itself.” (Visible Signs, paragraph 1) A really big appearance change that happens when using this drug is the aging process. The body loses the elasticity and luster that causes you to look young in such a short amount of time. Another really bad thing that can happen to your body with all the Methamphetamine use is the hygiene of the mouth. “The drug causes the salivary glands to dry out, which allows the mouth's acids to eat away at the tooth enamel, causing cavities.” (Meth Mouth, second
I would begin by explaining that blood pressure is the force that your blood exerts on your arteries. If you have high blood pressure it means that your blood is exerting too much force on your arteries and is making your heart’s job even harder. Your heart is a powerful and efficient muscle, but if made to work to hard for too long, it can enlarge and wear out or even fail. This can also cause a heart attack, stroke, even an early death. When you take your blood pressure, you will see two numbers referred to as your systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Lifestyle changes and medicines can help control CAD. As for Eric the first thing he needs to do is to stop smoking. Smoking can damage and tighten blood vessels, lead to unhealthy cholesterol and blood pressure levels which can all lead to coronary heart disease. Nicotine constricts your blood vessels and carbon monoxide can injure the inner lining causing your heart to pump harder to compensate for the damage. Cigarette smoking increases the risk of heart attack so Eric should talk to his doctor about a program to help him with smoking cessation Also mentioned Eric eats on the run a lot, He needs to make sure he is eating healthy foods to ensure good blood and cholesterol levels.
This elevation in blood pressure is typically due to damage to the arterial walls, which causes them to lose the elasticity they need to restrict and dilate normally. This leads to increased pressure as the heart has to work harder to push the blood through the narrowed arteries. The increased pressure also puts more strain on the arteries, which in turn causes more damage within the walls than can cause fatty substances in the blood to stick to those areas
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) happens when the heart’s inablility to strongly pump blood through the heart causes the fluid called congestion to buildup in the lungs and other body tissues. Contrary to what most people think, CHF doesn’t mean that the heart suddenly stops working. It just means that the blood flow isnt as strong as it should be. The most common reason for heart attacks is from Coronary Artery Disease, where the coronary arteries in the heart are either narrowing, or there is a blockage from fluid or blood buildup
Biological causes include lack of hormones or testosterone in men. Diabetes attacks the blood vessels and nerves reducing erection because not enough blood can flow to the penis. Obesity, high cholesterol, and plaque in the arteries play a part of erectile dysfunction. Fatigue, depression, drugs, alcohol reduces the desire for sexual activity in both men and women. Heart disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries and medications affect orgasmic functions and men women.
The coronary arteries supply the heart muscle with blood rich in oxygen. The build-up of plaque narrows the coronary artery and blocks the blood supply to the heart muscle. When the blood flow decreases it causes a chest pain called angina and when the blood flow is completely cut off, it causes a heart attack.11(Ref: National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute).The most common risk factors include: smoking, diabetes, hypertension, physical inactivity, obesity and high cholesterol. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the high pressure of blood against artery walls which can lead to serious health conditions such as CHD10 (Ref:Mayo Clinic Staff). Smoking narrows and causes blood clots in the arteries2 (Ref:Beckerman,J).
Prostate cancer affects many men each year and continues to affect them after treatment. Gender is a major determinant of health internationally; social and biological differences cause a great divide in the wellbeing of every individual. The role of social and biological factors to do with overall well being of women generates inequality of health in relation to gender. Physiological differences between males and females influence their health greatly. The transmission of HIV is higher in females, this is due to both social and physical differences.
“Smoking before surgery puts you at a higher risk for postoperative heart attacks, blood clots, pneumonia and even death,” says general surgeon Kevin El-Hayek, MD. “When I schedule surgery, I tell my patients they should stop smoking right away.” In comparing smokers with former smokers researchers found that smokers were not only 17 percent more likely to die, but also 53 percent more likely to have serious heart and lung problems (Smoking Before Surgery Increases Risk of Death). Cigarette smoking is extremely dangerous for a smoker and even those around the smoker. The smoke from the cigarette and the smoke exhaled by a smoker are causes of secondhand smoking. Each