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Congestive Heart Failure By Donna Columbus
By CPR St. Louis at June 30, 2012 | 7:59 am | 0 Comment
Congestive heart failure is the inability of the heart to supply sufficient blood flow to the entire body. This usually takes place when the body is congested with fluid or when the body needs more oxygen and nutrients than the heart can provide. A few signs or symptoms of this disease are shortness of breath, swelling of the legs, and the inability to exercise. Many more...
Coronary Heart Disease by Ashley Barnes
By CPR St. Louis at May 29, 2012 | 6:07 am | 0 Comment
Coronary Heart Disease is a disease that consists of several different conditions such as Heart Attacks, Aorta Disease, Vascular Disease, Heart Failure, and Heart Valve Disease. Unfortunately, this disease is not curable, but there are ways people can live their lives to prevent Coronary Heart Disease. Some ways are maintaining a healthy weight, quitting smoking, more...
Coronary Artery Disease by Vera Kozlova
By CPR St. Louis at March 31, 2012 | 6:58 am | 0 Comment
According to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, a coronary artery disease is a condition in which plaque builds up inside the arteries that supply oxygen rich blood to your heart muscle. These arteries are called coronary arteries. Abbreviated CAD, this disease is the leading cause of death and the most common heart disease in men and women. CAD has signs more...
Cardiopulmonary Review for CPR classes in St. Louis MO
By CPR St. Louis at February 26, 2012 | 6:37 am | 0 Comment
The following video from CPR St. Louis gives an overview of the cardiopulmonary system. This is a great review before taking CPR courses such as Basic Life Support (BLS) classes. It's also a great review for nursing students and medical students. Share This more...
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Coronary Heart Disease By Laura Boland
By CPR St. Louis at February 22, 2012 | 7:03 am | 0 Comment
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the number one leading cause of death in the United States in both men and women. The coronary arteries are responsible for bringing oxygen and blood to the heart. This disease is caused by a build-up of plaque and other substances that form a blockage in your artery, causing it to narrow and slow down or completely cut off the flow of more...
