HEART FUNCTION HEART FUNCTION AND HEART DISEASEAND HEART DISEASE

How does your heart tick…How does your heart tick…

Basic Heart Facts:Basic Heart Facts:

MuscleMuscle

SizeSize

LocationLocation

Anatomy of the HeartAnatomy of the Heart

4 Chambers4 Chambers

Valves of the HeartValves of the Heart Heart beat = opening & closing of valvesHeart beat = opening & closing of valves

Coronary ArteriesCoronary Arteries

3 main arteries supply the heart with a constant 3 main arteries supply the heart with a constant supply of oxygen-rich bloodsupply of oxygen-rich blood

RCA

LAD

CIRC

What isWhat is Angina Angina??

What?What?

When?When?

Why?Why?

Angina vs. Heart AttackAngina vs. Heart Attack

AnginaAngina is a symptom. is a symptom. Heart Attack Heart Attack = Heart Muscle Damage= Heart Muscle Damage Time is Muscle! Time is Muscle!

Coronary Artery DiseaseCoronary Artery Disease

Chronic diseaseChronic disease

#1 killer of American #1 killer of American men and womenmen and women

Fatty material called Fatty material called plaque builds up within plaque builds up within the walls of the coronary the walls of the coronary arteries.arteries.

Peripheral Artery DiseasePeripheral Artery Disease What is it?What is it? Symptom of PAD:Symptom of PAD:

ClaudicationClaudication Treatments: Treatments:

• Non-Invasive: WALK, Stop smoking!Non-Invasive: WALK, Stop smoking!• Invasive: Angioplasty/Stents, Surgical Invasive: Angioplasty/Stents, Surgical

OptionsOptions

Diagnosis of Heart DiseaseDiagnosis of Heart Disease

Electrocardiogram (EKG)Electrocardiogram (EKG)Stress TestStress TestBlood TestsBlood TestsEchocardiographyEchocardiographyCatheterization Catheterization (Angiogram)(Angiogram)

Treatment of Heart DiseaseTreatment of Heart Disease

Lifestyle Lifestyle ModificationModification

MedicationsMedications Coronary Artery Coronary Artery

ProceduresProcedures Bypass SurgeryBypass Surgery Heart TransplantHeart Transplant

Treatment of Heart DiseaseTreatment of Heart Disease Angioplasty Angioplasty

A balloon catheter is inserted into affected area A balloon catheter is inserted into affected area and is inflated. and is inflated.

Plague is flattened againstPlague is flattened against

the artery wall.the artery wall.

Treatment of Heart Disease Treatment of Heart Disease

StentStent• Small metal mesh tube that acts as a scaffold Small metal mesh tube that acts as a scaffold

to provide support inside the coronary artery to provide support inside the coronary artery • Types: Bare Metal and Drug Eluting Types: Bare Metal and Drug Eluting

Treatment of Heart DiseaseTreatment of Heart Disease

Coronary Artery Coronary Artery Bypass SurgeryBypass Surgery• Re-routes the blood Re-routes the blood

around the blocked around the blocked part of the artery.part of the artery.

• Utilize arteries and Utilize arteries and veins for your body.veins for your body.

Other Heart ProceduresOther Heart Procedures

Valve Replacement/RepairValve Replacement/Repair PacemakersPacemakers Defibrillators Defibrillators

SummarySummary Coronary artery disease is a chronic conditionCoronary artery disease is a chronic condition

Treatment is designed to stabilize the condition immediately, to Treatment is designed to stabilize the condition immediately, to

control symptoms over the long term and to provide an control symptoms over the long term and to provide an understanding of what individuals can do to prevent future understanding of what individuals can do to prevent future cardiac eventscardiac events

It is up to you to take steps to stop the disease from progressingIt is up to you to take steps to stop the disease from progressing

• Recognize symptomsRecognize symptoms

• Reduce your risk factorsReduce your risk factors

• Take medications as prescribedTake medications as prescribed

• Schedule regular doctor visitsSchedule regular doctor visits

THE END!THE END!

Any Questions?Any Questions?