Cardiorespiratory Diseases

Deep Vein Thrombosis

when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in the body, usually in the legs

more prevalent in males and in postoperative patients

use luvenox

Aortic Aneurysm

An aortic aneurysm is the enlargening of the aorta, the bodys main artery.. This puts the patient at risk of the aorta rupturing or tearing, with a mortality rate ranging from 80% to 90%

leukemia

a type of cancer found in your blood and bone marrow and is caused by the rapid production of abnormal white blood cells

uses chemotherapy for treatment

men are at higher risk

leukemia symptoms 

fatigue, frequent infections, easy bruising, and unexplained weight loss.

Raynauds

a condition where small arteries in the fingers or toes narrow in response to cold or stress, reducing blood flow and causing the affected areas to turn white and then blue before changing to red as blood flow returns

Affects women more than men

Asthma

chronic lung disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, which makes breathing difficult

Myocardial Infarction

chronic lung disease characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, which makes breathing difficult

males - higher incident rates

women - higher mortality rates