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This is an overview of some of the main disorders of the cardiovascular system.
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You may have heard somewhere that having high cholesterol is bad for you. This is because a buildup of cholesterol causes arterial plaques, which can cause hypertension, atherosclerosis, and ultimately blockages in the blood vessels. But what is high cholesterol?EXAMPLE
An embolus is the cause of strokes, which is where the clot blocks the flow of oxygen to the brain.Many different factors can determine how at risk a person is for these disorders. These factors can include, but are not limited to:
Coronary bypass is one treatment for blocked arteries. This is a surgical procedure in which a section of artery is stitched from the aorta to the artery below the blocked area. This way the clog is bypassed and blood can continue flowing to the rest of the body.
Balloon angioplasty is another example of a treatment for blocked arteries. A balloon is inflated inside the artery to open up the artery. The pressure from the balloon will also help to flatten the plaque so it takes up less space in the artery as well. Stents are used sometimes in order to make sure that the vessel will stay open with a balloon angioplasty process.
Source: THIS WORK IS ADAPTED FROM SOPHIA AUTHOR AMANDA SODERLIND