BPK 140 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, Coronary Circulation

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Biomedical Physio & Kines
• Course: BPK 140
• Professor: Andrew Blaber

Document Summary

4 major coronary arteries that supplies the heart. When its blocked oxygen is blocked from entering the heart so can"t contract properly. Ischemic attack to the brain, Bpk 140 lecture 4 cardio vascular disease & diabetes. Cvs (cardiovascular system) & the flow of blood. Glucose + oxygen water + carbon dioxide + energy. Weakness: sudden loss of strength trouble speaking: ex. Prevalence: dizziness b/c lack of oxygen, heart disease, stroke. 5. 3% in males, 4. 2% females (4. 8% combined. >75 22. 9 % 1. 1% (male=female) for those >75 7. 1% live with effects of stroke. Risk factors: factors you can"t control. Age (cvd increases with age) (arteriosclerosis) Sex (m=f: deaths: f>m (ischemic hd, m