Psyc 412 1st Edition Lecture 18Outline of Last Lecture I. Advancing IllnessII. Adjustment to DyingIII. Psychological Management of the Terminally IllIV. Alternatives to Hospital Care for the Terminally IllV. Problems of SurvivorsOutline of Current Lecture VI. The cardiovascular systemVII. The heartVIII. Disorders of the cardiovascular systemCurrent Lecture- The Cardiovascular Systemo Overview: heart, blood vessels and blood transport system of the body arteries carry blood from heart to other organs and tissues veins return blood to the heart after the oxygen has been depleted oo The Heart: functions as a pump left side takes in blood with oxygen from the lungs blood is pumped into the aorta and then passes into smaller vessels to reach cells oxygen and nutrients are exchanged for waste materialo Disorders of the Cardiovascular System: Artherosclerosis:- narrowing of the arteries- clinical manifestations:o Angina Pectoris: chest paino Myocardial Infarction: heart
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