Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition

Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition 3(2+1)

Lesson 26:Cardiovascular and atherosclerosis – causes, symptoms

Congestive heart failure

1. Severe dilation of heart leads to impairement of circulatory system leading to failure of kidney
2. Sodium and water is held in tissues causing odema in extremities, abdominal and chest cavities Ischemic death (Deficient blood supply)