Joseph Heart Failure

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Joseph has a family history of heart failure that is genetic. With this disposition the disease is in his DNA, which means that the gene is generated from the mitochondria of the DNA and built from the signals that are sent out from it. Along with this disposition, Joseph also has hypertension, is a smoker and has poor eating habits. Unfortunately, all of these factors make him at risk for a heart attack. Now when Joseph takes the time to relax after weeks of stress at work, which causes him to start smoking again, his has a heart attack. His hearts stops pumping and he is not breathing in the oxygen needed for his cells to produce ATP that is needed to balance water, ionic equilibrium, and his Ph levels. There is a build-up of carbon dioxide,

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