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Young Adults and Heart Disease, 2008.
An overview of the risk factors that contribute to heart disease with specific relation to the younger population group.
3,900 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 17 sources, MLA, AU$ 155.95
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The paper discusses the subject of heart disease in young adults, with information for young adults to assist them with their understanding of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The paper comments that many young adults consider heart disease as an old person's disease. The paper also notes that young adults may become more aware that individuals of all ages, even their age, can have CVD. The paper provides the strategies presented to combat heart disease. Charts, tables, and a flow chart are included with the paper.
Outline:
More than Knowing Something
Research Considerations
Current and Projected Concerns
Strategies to Address Concerns
The Causes and Cures Contributed to Heart Disease
Programs Can...
New Considerations
Coffee... Tea... Vitamin C Claims
Steps to Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease
Congenital and Chronic Disease Concerns
Hope for Children with Congenital Heart Disease
Most Likely - Yet Less Likely
Tomorrow's Time Bomb Question?
Can Heart Disease be Prevented?
Do The Right Thing
Unlearning Risk Factors
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"What is currently known about heart disease, as the World Health Organization (WHO) reports, because young adults are "increasingly adopting unhealthy lifestyles," (Reinhardt), resulting increasing consequences of those lifestyle choices also increase. Currently, cardiovascular disease (CVD) ranks as the leading cause of death globally, reportedly contributing to one third of all deaths each year. "The Atlas of Heart Disease and Stroke, published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in conjunction with the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), was launched on 26 September 2004 to coincide with the fifth annual World Heart Day, a major driving force for encouraging heart disease and stroke prevention worldwide."
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Heart Disease, 2007.
This paper analyzes heart disease, particularly among young adults.
2,633 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 116.95
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In this article the writer conducts an in-depth analysis of the heart disease process. In particular, the researcher examines heart disease and its effects on the young adult population. The researcher provides a comprehensive overview of the pathology of the condition, the effects of heart disease, its diagnosis and treatment protocols. Further the writer looks at the future of cardiovascular research related to heart disease, with particular emphasis on the young adult population. For purposes of this study the researcher focuses primarily on uncovering the pathology, causes and treatment for coronary heart disease in young adults.
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Introduction
Overview of Pathology of Heart Disease
Factors Contributing to Disease Process
Signs and Symptoms
Diagnostic Procedures
Treatment Choices
Prognosis
Future Trends
Summary and Conclusions
References
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"The pathology of heart disease remains relatively straightforward. The primary function of the heart includes passing oxygenated blood through the body. To achieve this aim the heart relies on the coronary arteries, which passes oxygenated blood throughout the blood vessels in the body. Heart disease occurs when the heart muscle, often referred to as the myocardium, is incapable of receiving adequate oxygen. Typically this condition results as a failure of the coronary arteries to maintain and supply sufficient oxygen to the blood. Arteries within the heart typically are not capable of supplying sufficient blood because a coronary spasm occurs or because coronary obstruction exists within the arteries, meaning the arteries in the heart delivering oxygenated blood to the body become more rigid and narrow. This typically results when fat deposits accumulate within the arteries, a condition referred to as plaque accumulation or arteriosclerosis, and can begin as early as adolescence in many individuals. Fatty deposits resulting in coronary obstruction typically form from cholesterol and a substance called fibrin."
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Anxiety and Heart Disease, 2002.
This paper analyzes a number of references discussing the relationship between anxiety and heart disease in its various forms.
2,930 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 11 sources, AU$ 126.95
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The paper concludes that the reviewed literature indicates that those who are unable to effectively control anxiety and stress events are at a higher risk for heart disease than those who manage their worries more successfully. The paper reports that these studies demonstrate that the ability of a person to find ways to relax and reduce anxiety will provide tremendous benefits and will reduce the risk factors related to heart disease. The author believes that for those who suffer from heart disease, the delivery of quality nursing care in a physical and psychological sense, may provide patients with sensations of relief and comfort.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Analysis of Findings
Anxiety and Heart Disease in Relation to Human Health
Implications for Nursing Care
Anxiety, Heart Disease and Health Care Delivery
Conclusion
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"A study by Tacon, McComb, Caldera and Randolph sought ways to reduce anxiety in women that leads to heart disease. The research study suggests that those faced with anxiety have reduced heart rate variability that may lead to such events as hypertension, arrhythmias and impaired vagal tone. Furthermore, since women are more likely to experience anxiety and depression than men are, they are also more likely to experience higher levels of anxiety before and after bypass surgery (25-26). The primary focus of this study evaluates the importance of relaxation techniques in the reduction of anxiety and subsequent heart disease, and the results demonstrate that those who practice relaxation techniques on a regular basis will reduce their levels of anxiety and the likelihood that they will suffer from heart disease."
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Children's Heart Disease, 2008.
An analysis of the need for prevention of heart disease that begins during childhood.
3,405 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 12 sources, MLA, AU$ 140.95
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This paper discusses heart disease in children. It first looks at the improved technology in detecting and treating heart disease in children. In then looks at the fact that children who are obese or at risk for obesity show early signs of heart disease similar to obese adults with heart disease. The paper focuses on the need for prevention and treatment of heart disease that begins during childhood.
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"At the same time, parents have to be encouraged by their physicians and other professionals to follow better diets and reinforce the same in their own children. Childhood offers a unique opportunity for promoting and reinforcing cardiovascular health. Parents actively turn to their primary care providers, especially pediatricians, when their children are newborn and infants. Valuable information offered at this vulnerable time can have a critical impact on a child's future lifestyle. Charting growth patterns, weight and blood pressure and following other health factors over time presents early identification of lifestyle choices that may contribute to the risk of cardiovascular problems in later life. Health promotion has to start by focusing on intervention at the child's developmental level."
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Heart Disease and Stroke, 2005.
A statistical discussion on heart disease and stroke in the US.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 38.95
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This paper discusses the frequency of heart disease and stroke in the United States. It explains that heart disease and stroke is the number one and number three killer of Americans today. The author contends that Coronary Heart Disease affects males 40% more often than females. The paper claims that in the southern and eastern portions of the United States heart disease is reportedly more prevalent than in other portions of the country.
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"Heart disease and stroke is the number one and number three killer of Americans today. Coronary Heart Disease affects males 40% more often than females, and for African American males there re 243 deaths for every 100,000 African American males in the country. In the southern and eastern portions of the United States heart disease is reportedly more prevalent than in other portions of the country. Although there has been a decrease in the disease among the majority of the population since 1980, heart disease is still a significant threat to the health of Americans in 2005 ("Heart Disease", 2003). Stroke: The highest rate of strokes exists in the African American population at the age of 85, with the lowest rate of stroke for minorities existing in the Hispanic population at the age of 39. Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina residents experience the ..."
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Malnutrition and Heart Disease, 2005.
This paper discusses the relation between malnutrition and heart disease, stressing that malnutrition is a global problem, which affects industrialized and developing countries.
1,750 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 82.95
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This paper explains that, although some experts contend that heart disease and malnutrition is mainly a problem of industrialized nations, populations held back by economic and other factors often lack public education about health, wellness and the nutritional behaviors that could prevent heart disease. The author stresses the importance of proper infant-stage nutrition, which is needed to avoid developing heart diseases as an adult. The paper recommends that patients with malnutrition be normalized nutritionally through an adequate delivery system to decrease heart disease risks determined through a professional assessment program.
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"Williams' article takes up the abovementioned argument about whether heart disease is more common in industrialized or developing nations, and concludes that the industrialization process does lead to changes in dietary habits that may lead to this state of being. "Heart disease, cancer, and other degenerative disorders are most frequent among populations of the industrialized nations. These diseases have been increasing rapidly over the past few generations, making it easy for the petro-chemical-medical-pharmaceutical-complex to assign blame to bad genes, while ignoring the issues of increased environmental degradation and deteriorating nutrition over the same time frame." This is an opinionated article within the literature but it nonetheless supports albeit subjectively the conclusion that heart disease can be linked to malnutrition.
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Antioxidants and Heart Disease, 1999.
Examines the effects of antioxidants on mortality rates from coronary heart disease in postmenopausal women.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 116.95
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Dietary antioxidant vitamins and death from coronary heart disease in postmenopausal women" by Kushi, Folsom, Prineas, Mink, Wu, and Bostick (1996) reports that evidence supports the conclusion that the oxidative modification of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) might be important in the development of atherosclerosis and studies indicate that antioxidants may have a role in preventing the development of coronary heart disease. This study provided the opportunity to examine effects of dietary antioxidants related to mortality from coronary heart disease in postmenopausal women.
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"ANTIOXIDANTS & HEART DISEASE
Introduction
"Dietary antioxidant vitamins and death from coronary heart disease in postmenopausal women" by Kushi, Folsom, Prineas, Mink, Wu, and Bostick (1996) reports that evidence supports the conclusion that the oxidative modification of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) might be important in the development of atherosclerosis and studies indicate that antioxidants may have a role in preventing the development of coronary heart disease. This study provided the opportunity to examine effects of dietary antioxidants related to mortality from coronary heart disease in postmenopausal women.
Oxidized LDL has been found to be present in atherosclerotic plaques and the oxidation of LDL seems to enhance the uptake of ..."
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Heart Disease, 2005.
A discussion of the benefits of exercise in relation to the prevention of heart disease.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 143.95
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This paper discusses heart disease in the Unites States. The paper suggests that heart disease is an indiscriminate disease that affects individuals of any age, culture or socioeconomic group, but that in many cases, it can be prevented through proper diet and exercise. The paper discusses the epidemic in the United States of individuals neglecting their health which leads to a higher incidence of heart disease.
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"Introduction Heart disease is contended to be one of the most common causes of deaths in the United States. It is an indiscriminate disease that affects individuals of any age, culture, or socioeconomic group, and that, in many cases can be prevented through proper diet and exercise. This is evident, as the research demonstrates, because many within the country elect to live sedentary lives with little activity or exercise. Individuals that continuously neglect activity in their lives are creating their own health future by allowing their heart rates to slow down due to inactivity, their muscles to deteriorate, and their bones to become weak."
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Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), 2005.
This paper discusses that the increase in coronary heart disease (CHD) is caused by societal induced stress.
1,880 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 88.95
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This paper explains that coronary heart disease (CHD) was infrequent well into the twentieth century and the increase in coronary heart disease in following years, in western societies, cannot be attributed to factors such as hereditary or an increase in the population of older individuals. The author explains that the rapid increase in industrialization in the U.S. culture creates individual competitiveness, which places more stress on the individual since success or failure is the responsibility of the individual perceived to be his or her burden alone, which can result in anger and emotions such as frustration, tension and sadness that have a negative physiological effect on the body. The paper stresses that counseling including behavior modification, medication prescribed for anxiety and depression, involvement in support groups and social settings and various relaxation techniques can help reduce stress and thereby prevent CHD.
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"In addition to its potential to raise blood pressure and contribute to hardened arteries, researchers believe that anger arouses the involuntary nervous system--the network that controls unconscious bodily functions like digestion, sweating, and heartbeat. Specifically, they think it prompts the release of stress hormones such as cortisol and catecholamines (cat-e-COL-uh-meenz). Over time, having too many stress hormones floating through the system can damage the heart muscle and the delicate linings of surrounding blood vessels as well as disrupt the heart's electrical rhythm. In addition, stress hormones trigger the biochemical process that causes blood platelets to become sticky and clump together--a process that has been implicated in the formation of artery-clogging plaque. This hostility, which continues over time, is considered a "chronic" form of stress."
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Heart Disease, 2006.
A description and overview of heart disease.
1,792 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 84.95
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This paper presents an overview of the medical condition known as heart disease. It presents a medical description of the ailment and discusses its causes, symptoms, prognosis and treatment. It also discusses the prevalence of heart disease and known risk factors.
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Prevalence of the Problem
Risk Factors
Symptoms
Prognosis
Treatment
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"When a part of heart tissue dies and your heart muscle is damaged, healing begins and takes several weeks. Like any other major injirieso, scar tissue originates at the damaged areas. A healthy heart is capable to pump blood at about 60-80 beats each minute. The scarred heart tissue is not capable of pumping at all, so the only healthy part of the hart tissue performs the entire work as a result the performance is satisfactory. In this weakened state, the heart needs medication to increase the healthy heart functioning and distribute blood to the body properly."
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Coronary Heart Disease, 2006.
An overview of coronary heart disease, risk factors and possible causes.
1,732 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 81.95
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This paper describes the biological basis of coronary heart disease in addition to explaining some of its major risk factors and how they affect the development of the disease.
Table of Contents
Biological Basis of Coronary Heart Disease
Risk Factors
How Do Smoking, High Blood Cholesterol and Obesity Affect the
Development of CHD?
Conclusion
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"The constricted blood supply to the heart means reduced oxygen supply to the heart muscles. When the blood supply is sufficiently restricted (but not completely blocked), chest pain known as angina pectoris , results; when the arteries are completely blocked due to plaque build-up or due to plaque-rupture resulting in a blood clot (called thrombus), a heart attack (also called myocardial infarction) occurs. After a heart attack, part of the heart muscles die due to lack of oxygen and the episode may prove fatal or the sufferer may survive an attack, depending on the severity of the infarction and/or the medical attention provided. Both these conditions, i.e., sufficient constriction of the coronary arteries resulting in angina or heart attack constitute Coronary Heart Disease."
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Heart Disease in Adult Males Aged 18-35, 2006.
This paper discusses incidents of heart disease in adult males aged 18-35 in the United States.
800 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 41.95
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The writer focuses this research on the fact that adult males between the ages of 18-35 in inner city areas of the United States appear to be at a greater risk for heart disease than their male counterparts in other areas of the country such as those living in areas bordering the cities such as suburban areas and rural communities. This paper investigates the multiple factors that influence the heart health and well-being of adult males aged 18-35 in low-income inner-city areas of the United States. This article further researches and explores stated health statistics and influencing social factors. Finally, the writer makes recommendations as to the alleviation of the heart disease in adult males aged 18-35.
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"Heart disease is stated to have caused 3.4% of death in males ages 15-19, 3.6% in males ages 20-24; 7.9% in males ages 25-34; 15.2% in males ages 35-44. 3.2 male adults ages 15.24 per 100,000 population die each year from heart disease as compared to 2.1 percent for females. 9.6 percent of male adults ages 25-34 per 100,000 population die each year from heart disease as compared to 5.2% of females. Risk factors in heart disease are stated to include: age, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, high LDL cholesterol, family history of early heart disease, diabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, smoking, physical inactivity, apple-shaped body, high blood homocysteine, atherosclerosis. The estimated age-adjusted prevalence of angina in women age 20 and older were 3.5 percent for non-Hispanic white women, 4.7 percent for non-Hispanic black women and 2.2 percent for Mexican-American women. Rates for men in these three groups were 4.5, 3.1 and 2.4 percent, respectively. Among American adults age 20 and older, the estimated age-adjusted prevalence of coronary heart disease for non-Hispanic whites is 8.9 percent for men and 5.4 percent for women; for non-Hispanic blacks, 7.4 percent for men and 7.5 percent for women; and for Mexican-Americans, 5.6 percent for men and 4.3 percent for women."
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Middle-Aged Men and Heart Disease, 2001.
A study of what the risk factors for heart disease are for middle-aged men.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 52.95
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This paper analyzes the risk factors for heart disease among the middle-aged population, especially men and suggests ways to combat these stereotypical trends.
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"According to physician Julian Whitaker, M.D., around the age of forty the human body begins to undergo profound changes that are primarily due to a decrease in cellular energy. Inside the cells are small structures called "mitochondria," which convert fuel into energy. The aging process begins when the mitochondria lose their ability to function properly. The energy shortage affects every part of the human body including heart, brain, kidneys, and immune system. In addition to the loss of energy, or perhaps as a result of it, as "middle age" is reached, people gain an average of about ten pounds of fat per decade. According to Dr. Ronald Klatz, in men between the ages of forty and eighty, the Lean Body Mass declines at a rate of about 5 percent per decade (while in women by only about 2.5 percent). With more fat in the body, energy production is lowered, and Human Growth Hormone is also lowered, which in turn leads to additional loss of lean tissue. The entire situation places an increased strain on the heart."
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Coronary Heart Disease, 2003.
A study of the role of low-density lipoproteins in coronary heart disease (CHD).
2,623 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 116.95
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This paper begins by explaining that coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in many countries and that one of the main risk factors associated with CHD is high cholesterol. The paper shows how cholesterol levels are determined and what can be done to lower the risk. Included in this paper is a behavioural modification plan and tips for a healthier lifestyle that is free of the risk factors associated with CHD.
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"Cholesterol forms an important function in the body; it helps to produce hormones, vitamins and some bile acids. Located in the bloodstream, cholesterol is present in many parts of the body including the brain, skin, liver and muscle tissue. However cholesterol can be lethal; high amounts in the bloodstream can lead to a build up of cholesterol and plaques (fatty deposits) on arterial walls which then narrow arteries and may result in inadequate blood circulation to the heart muscle (coronary heart disease)."
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Coronary Heart Disease, 2004.
This paper examines coronary heart disease.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 69.95
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In this paper, the writer provides an overview of the coronary heart disease. The writer looks at its pathophysiology and clinical manifestations. The matters of diagnostic tests, diagnosis and complications are also discussed. The writer examines nursing interventions including psycho-educational and behavioral interventions and helping patients with physical activity.
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"This paper provides a brief but comprehensive overview of coronary heart disease, its pathophysiology clinical manifestations diagnosis management complications and nursing interventions. According to Whitaker, coronary heart disease or CHD is the most common form of heart disease involving a reduction in the blood supply to the heart muscle by narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries ... "
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Article Critique: Elderly and Heart Disease, 2007.
An analysis of the article "Life Situations of Elderly People with Heart Disease: The Impact of Self-Efficacy on Self-Care", by Salamah, Wahl and Abriam-Yago.
2,079 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 95.95
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This paper will provide a detailed article critique of the article "Life Situations of Elderly People with Heart Disease: The Impact of Self-Efficacy on Self-Care," by Salamah, Wahl and Abriam-Yago. The paper evaluates the title, abstract, research problem, literature review, terms utilized, study design and population.
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"Salamah, Wahl and Abriam-Yago (2003) provided a concise and appropriate title for their paper. The title is a highly descriptive title that accurately addresses the importance of the topic as well as the research study they conducted. The only concern regarding title is the length; although it is highly descriptive, many search engines might truncate the title due to length. Given the scarcity of literature on this highly significant topic, a shorter title might have provided greater exposure for future research and be more readily available for others researching the topic."
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