Heart or cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and often can be attributed to lifestyle factors that increase the risk of atherosclerosis or narrowing of arteries.Smoking, along with poorly controlledhypertension(high blood pressure), anddiabetes, causes inflammation...
Ischemia:The lack of blood flow leads to ischemia, a condition where heart muscle cells are deprived of oxygen. Ischemia causes the cells to become damaged and can lead to their death if the blood flow is not restored quickly. Heart muscle damage:As the heart muscle cells die, they release...
Ischemia:The lack of blood flow leads to ischemia, a condition where heart muscle cells are deprived of oxygen. Ischemia causes the cells to become damaged and can lead to their death if the blood flow is not restored quickly. Heart muscle damage:As the heart muscle cells die, they release...
Ischemia:The lack of blood flow leads to ischemia, a condition where heart muscle cells are deprived of oxygen. Ischemia causes the cells to become damaged and can lead to their death if the blood flow is not restored quickly. Heart muscle damage:As the heart muscle cells die, they release...
Heart muscle damage:As the heart muscle cells die, they release enzymes and other substances into the bloodstream. The severity of the damage depends on the size of the area affected and the duration of the blockage. Inflammatory response and healing:The damaged area of the heart muscle trigger...
You may need surgery to take out damaged tissue. If your endocarditis is severe, you may need a heart valve replacement.
You may need surgery to take out damaged tissue. If your endocarditis is severe, you may need a heart valve replacement.
You may need surgery to take out damaged tissue. If your endocarditis is severe, you may need a heart valve replacement.