Circulatory System

The Body’s Highway
  • Components: Heart, blood vessels, blood.
  • Function: Transports oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste.

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries.

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Increased pressure in the arteries.

Stroke

A disruption of blood flow to the brain.

Arrhythmias

Irregular heartbeats.

Atherosclerosis

Build-up of plaque in the arteries.

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

Narrowing of arteries in the limbs.

Venous Thrombosis

Formation of a blood clot in a vein, often in the legs (DVT).

Endocarditis - Myocarditis

Inflammation of the heart muscle.

Cardiomyopathy

Disease of the heart muscle that affects its size, shape, and ability to pump blood.

Congenital Heart Defects

Heart structure issues present at birth.

Valvular Heart Disease

Dysfunction of one or more heart valves.

Raynaud’s Disease

A condition causing reduced blood flow to extremities

Phlebitis

Inflammation of a vein, often accompanied by a blood clot.

Varicose Veins

Enlarged, swollen veins, typically in the legs.

Myocardial Ischemia

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, causing chest pain (angina).

Pericarditis

Inflammation of the pericardium, the membrane surrounding the heart.

Hypotension (Low Blood Pressure)

Abnormally low blood pressure.