Circulatory System

Diseases

muscle itself, a coronary artery. Depending upon how

much tissue dies, a victim of an MI may survive and
undergo cardiac rehabilitation, strengthening the

Atherosclerosis Literally, hardening of the fatty

stuff. High fat diets can lead to formation of fatty
plaques lining blood vessels. These fatty areas can
become calcified and hard leading to arteriosclerosis,
hardening of the arteries. When blood vessels
become less stretchable, blood pressure rises and
can

Ischemia Sometimes the heart muscle is not getting

enough blood flow, more importantly, the oxygen the
remaining heart muscle, or may die if too much

blood carries is insufficient to sustain muscle which

muscle tissue is destroyed.

has a very high metabolic rate, and oxygen demand.

The term loosely means not quite enough blood.
Typically, the patient suffers angina pain and they may
think they are having a heart attack.

result in heart and kidney damage and strokes.

Angina pectoris Literally, pain in the chest. But,
this is a special kind of pain associated with the heart
and is distinctive as crushing, vise-like, and often
accompanied by shortness of breath, fatigue and
nausea. Anginal pain indicates not enough blood is
getting to the heart muscle, and the heart is protesting
and begging for more. People with a history of angina
often take nitroglycerine tablets to relieve the pain by
increasing blood flow to the heart muscle.

Myocardial infarction (MI) An infarction is blockage

of blood flow resulting in death of muscle tissue.
Laymans language for this is a heart attack. The
blockage occurs in one of the arteries of the heart

Pneumoconiosis literally, an abnormal condition of

dust in the lungs. A generic name for conditions
where toxic particles become trapped in the lungs and
cause symptoms and disability such a black lung or
miners lung disease. Terms specific to the

10% of latent infections progress to active disease

which, if left untreated, kills about half of those
infected. The classic symptoms of active TB are a
chronic cough with blood -containing sputum,
fever, night sweats, and weight loss. The historical
term "consumption" came about due to the weight
loss Infection of other organs can cause a wide range

Emphysema (COPD) Chronic Obstructive

Pulmonary Disease, of which emphysema is one of,
of symptoms.

lungs and loss of respiratory membrane for oxygen

exchange. The bane of long term smokers.

Respiratory System
Diseases
Prevention for Circulatory Diseases
Exercise: Exercise and workouts are the best way to keep
your body healthy. Routine workouts generate a proper
blood flow in the body, which reduces the chances of
getting circulatory system diseases. They also increase the
oxygen level in the body, which is the primary need of the
body. You can opt for jogging, cycling, swimming, or any
other sports, which can keep your body working.

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by

the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB).
Tuberculosis generally affects the lungs, but can also
affect other parts of the body. Most infections do not
have symptoms, known as latent tuberculosis. About

Stay Away from Stress: In our busy routine, we forget

about our health, and take a lot of mental and physical
stress. Any type of stress can lead to a number of
circulatory diseases. Meditation has proved to be one of
the best ways to get rid of the problems of stress.
Take Proper Rest: Your body needs proper rest after a
day's long work, hence try to get at least 7 hours sleep, in
every 24 hours. It will remove toxins from your body, and
will maintain proper blood flow. Avoid sleeping extra as it
will result in poor blood circulation in your body.

particulate matter may be given such as asbestosis.

results in progressive destruction of the air sacs in the

Control Alcohol: It has been observed that small

amounts of alcohol, specifically red wine, can improve the
blood circulation. But excess consumption of alcohol may
take you to many health complications. Hence, it is very
necessary to keep an eye on your alcohol consumption.

Quit Smoking: Smoking is the cause of a number of

diseases among which circulatory system diseases are the
most common ones. If you are already suffering from
circulatory system diseases, then smoking may even
cause death. Hence, it is best to avoid it completely.

Foods to be Avoided: Just by taking care of the food

habits you can easily protect yourself from circulatory
system diseases. Avoid eating foods, which have saturated
fats like butter, dairy products, etc. Fat and cholesterol get
deposited in the arteries, and cause blockages in the
proper circulation of blood. Avoid eating junk food items.
Reduce the oil consumption, and use only refined oils.
What to Eat: Fresh vegetables and fruits will improve the
blood circulation of your body. Fat is one of the necessities
of the body, hence you cannot avoid it completely. You can
have mono-unsaturated fat, which you can get from nuts,
almonds, sunflower seeds, omega 3 fatty acids, corn oil,
soy oil, etc. You can have lean meat and lean dairy
products. Fish can be very healthy for the prevention of
circulatory diseases. Complex carbohydrates and fibers
should be included in the diet.
Lose Weight: People with excess weight are more
susceptible to cardiovascular diseases. Hence, it is very
important to shed excess weight with the help of various
weight reducing activities and a suitable diet. Consult a
physician for more details.
Other Diseases: If you are suffering from other diseases
such as diabetes, then you need to be more careful. Keep
an eye on the sugar levels, and try to maintain it, so as to
avoid any type of circulatory system diseases.

Prevntion for Respiratory Diseases

Quit SMOKING: You should know by now that smoking
can be a major cause of respiratory disease. If you quit
smoking now, youre obviously going to save your body a
lot of trouble including your friends and family members
who get exposed to your second-hand smoke
Get Plenty of Rest: Similarly how a person should get
plenty of rest when suffering from a cold or flu, a person
who is likely to suffer from respiratory disease should also
get lots of rest.
Avoid Stress: Avoiding stress can significantly improve
your overall health. Too many concerns and worries can
jeopardize your health can cause several health problems
such as stroke, angina and possibly even ruin your heart
health.
Dieting can Help Respiratory Diseases: A well based
diet combining several health nutrients can help improve
body functions and the respiratory system. If youre hoping
to start dieting, include foods that contain high levels of
protein.
Cover : Cover your mouth whenever someone is smoking,
coughing and sneezing.
Never: Borrow handkerchief or towels.
Always: Use alcohol or sanitizer.

High Blood Pressure is when blood pressure is the force

exerted by the blood against the walls of blood vessels, and
the magnitude of this force depends on the cardiac output
and the resistance of the blood vessels.

UTIs are a key reason we're often told to wipe from front to
back after using the bathroom. That's because the urethra -the tube that transports urine from the bladder to the outside
of the body -- is located close to the anus. Bacteria from the
large intestine, such as E. coli, are in the perfect position to
escape the anus and invade the urethra. From there, they
can travel up to the bladder, and if the infection isn't treated,
continue on to infect the kidneys.

Low blood pressure, also known as hypotension, is

where blood pressure in your arteries is abnormally low.
Naturally low blood pressure is unlikely to cause any
symptoms and is normally nothing to worry about.