Title: The Heart and Vascular System
Course: PHT 2301 Pathological Condition in PT > Section: Module 6

Introduction

This week the topic of discussion is the Heart and the Vascular System. Included in this week's content will be a review of the structure and function of both the heart and the vascular system, the specific diseases/conditions associated with both, and the testing/treatment available.

Objectives

To successfully complete this module, you will be expected to:

- identify components of the vascular system the most common conditions involving the blood vessels
- describe the diagnostic tools used to detect disease in the vascular system and the heart
- list and discuss risk factors associated with the heart and vascular system
- define and describe the categories of hypertension
- describe the common signs and symptoms of heart disease
- identify the most common congenital anomalies of the heart
- list the major types of heart disease discuss the major causes of cardiac death
- describe atherosclerosis and its role in cardiac disease

Readings and Resources

Readings include the chapters from the book.

Students may also view the online supplemental resources available on http://go.jblearning.com/humandiseaseHP

Read Chapters 8 and 9 of the textbook.

Chapter 8 provides a review of the structure and function of the vascular system as well as an introduction to the most frequent and serious problems encountered with this system. This chapter will also cover the signs and symptoms of various conditions related to this system as well as the diagnostic procedures that may be used to confirm a condition. Of interest, this chapter will discuss common pathologies such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, thrombophlebitis, and varicose veins. Each of these is very commonly seen in the patients that we may manage on a daily basis.

Chapter 9 provides a review of the structure and function of the heart as well as an introduction to the most frequent and serious problems associated with the heart. The signs, symptoms, and diagnostic procedures associated with conditions of the heart are also discussed. Common pathologies in this chapter include, but are not limited to valve defects, cardiomyopathy, atrial fibrillation, hypertensive heart disease, coronary artery atherosclerosis, and infective carditis.

Module 6_Heart_Vascular Lecture.pdf .

Handout for The Heart and Vascular System

View the online supplemental activities which include crossword puzzles, flash cards, matching exercises, and chapter quizzes to help you learn and review the material. The online source also provides web links to other learning content on the web.

Assignments

- Complete Readings and Resources
- Post and Reply to Discussion 6: Risk factors cardiovascular disease
- Complete Quiz 6: The Heart and Vascular System