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Alterations in cardiovascular function are the effects of changes in the heart's atrial fibrillation to normal sinus rhythm. The cardiovascular system delivers oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and other important substances to cells and organs in the body, and it plays an important role in helping the body meet the demands of activity, exercise, and stress.
Some common conditions that affect the cardiovascular system include: Arrhythmia, Heart attack, Heart valves that don't work right, Heart failure, An aneurysm, Stroke, Atherosclerosis
Some risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) include: High blood pressure, High cholesterol, Tobacco use, Type 2 diabetes, Family history of heart disease, Lack of physical activity, Having excess weight or obesity, Diet high in sodium, sugar and fat, Overuse of alcohol, Misuse of prescription or recreational drugs
Some types of CVD include: Angina, Congenital heart disease, Coronary artery disease, Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Mitral regurgitation, Mitral valve prolapse, Pulmonary stenosis, Aortic stenosis
Common signs of a heart problem include: Chest pain, Pain in your upper body, Shortness of breath, and Lightheadedness. Some common tests to check the health of your cardiovascular system include: Electrocardiogram (EKG), Blood tests, Echocardiogram, Stress tests, Cardiac CT, Positron emission tomography (PET) scan, Cardiac MRI, Angiogram, and Ultrasound.
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