An inherited killer, Cardiovascular disease is quite devastating. In my own experience it has affected my family greatly. From medical bills to lost sleep cardiovascular disease can destroy a family. Though my own has stuck together, we have lost so much to this disease. Cardiovascular disease is an inheritant disease. It runs in families and blood lines. It’s common name is heart disease. It clogs up the arteries and can cause a heart attack. Also the disease can clog arteries to the brain causing a serious stroke. Arrhythmia is where cardio vascular disease slows the beat of the heart. Arrhythmia also can speed the heart up to over 100 beats per minute. Stenosis can also occur. This is where the heart valves do not open up correctly. Treatments for these problems include multiple medications and surgeries. Certain clot busting medications should be administered to heart attack victims right away. Also for heart attack victims they may need bypass surgeries. For stroke victims they may need a carotid endarterectomy surgery. With stenosis victims they must have heart valve surgery. ...
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