Question

cadiovascular problems. cause. complications, s/s and how to prevent it.

vascular problems: causes, complication, s/s and how to prevent it

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Answer 1

Cardiovascular problems:
Causes:
Unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, obesity, smoking, family history of cardiovascular problem
Signs and symptoms:
chest pain, chest tightness, shitness of breath, weakness, numbness, pain in the neck, jaw, throat and upper back, dizziness, lightheadedness, slow heartbeat, swelling in the legs and around the eyes.
Complications:
Heart failure, stroke, heart attack, peripheral artery disease, cardiac arrest, aneurysm
prevention:
-Regular exercise
-Maintain low cholesterol and blood pressure
-Eat a healthy diet
-Avoid alcohol, smoking, and stress
-Maintain the healthy weight
-manage diabetes and high blood pressure
-Get adequate sleep

Vascular problems:
Causes:
-blockage of blood vessels by a blood clot or fatty deposition
-vasculitis, trauma, and atherosclerosis
-History of high blood pressure and diabetes
Signs and symptoms:
- Leg weakness, pain, and creams
-Numbness of the legs
-Brittle toenails, lower legs coolness
-hairless on feet and legs
-chest pain, stroke, high blood pressure
-Changes in skin color
-sores in the feet and legs
complications:
stroke, heart attack, angina, coronary heart disease
Prevention:
-Stay active
-Regular physical exercise
- avoid overweight
-control blood pressure, diabetes
-have healthy lifestyle choices and diet
-avoid smoking, alcohol
-regular medication follow-up for high blood pressure and diabetes.