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Chapter 1. Introduction
Background
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in the United States
for men and women. According to the American Heart Association, more than 15
million people have some form of the condition. There are many factors can influence
this condition. One of them is menopause. It is the fall in the levels of these
hormones in the bloodstream that gives rise to the symptoms of menopause and
makes metabolism disorder in the body. Men in 40 years old have a higher risk of
CHD than women. But, as women get older, their risk increases so that it is almost
equal to a man's risk.
Problem
The misleading notion that heart disease is not a real problem for women can be
blamed in part on medical research. For a very long time, heart disease studies have
focused primarily on men. Changes are under way, but some doctors still fail to
recognize the warning signs displayed by female patients.
Limitation of Problem
What is Coronary heart Disease?
What is Menopause?
What is the link between Menopause and Coronary Heart Disease?
How do we prevent Coronary Heart Disease in Menopause woman?
Objective
After reading this paper, the writer hopefully is successful on giving greater
information regarding to the correlation between menopause and coronary heart
disease. From this paper, we can get more information about menopause and its
impact on coronary heart disease. Because this paper tells us about the definition,
etiology, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and prevention.
Method of Writing
I look up these materials of menopause and coronary heart disease in some
textbooks in the library. I also collect many information from journals and articles
by using internet on-line.
Frame of Writing
Chapter1. introduction
Chapter5. conclusion
References
Chapter 2
2. Menopause
2.1 Definition
Menopause is the time in a woman's life when the function of the ovaries
ceases.
2.2 Etiology
Menopause is a natural event that normally occurs between the ages of 45 and
55. Once menopause is complete (called postmenopause) and you have not
had a period for 1 year, you are no longer at risk of becoming pregnant.
2.3 Epidemiology
The average age of menopause is 51 years old. But there is no way to predict
when an individual woman will enter menopause. The age at which a woman
starts having menstrual periods is also not related to the age of menopause
onset.
2.4 Symptomatology
progesterone levels. The ovaries make less of these hormones over time. The
specific symptoms and how significant (mild, moderate, or severe) they are
2.5 Diagnosis
Chapter 3
3.1 Definition
The walls of arteries can become furred up with fatty deposits. This
3.2 Etiology
atherosclerosis, which occurs when fatty material and other substances form
3.3 Epidemiology
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in the United
States for men and women. According to the American Heart Association,
more than 15 million people have some form of the condition. Men in
their 40s have a higher risk of CHD than women. But, as women get older,
their risk increases so that it is almost equal to a man's risk. Coronary heart
disease (CHD) is the UK's biggest killer, around one in five men and one
in seven women die from the disease. CHD causes around 94,000 deaths
in the UK each year. In the UK, there are an estimated 2.6 million people
living with the condition and angina (the most common symptom of
coronary heart disease) affects 2 million people. CHD affects more men
than women, and your chances of getting it increase as you get older.
3.4 Symptomatology
pain it caused when the heart is not getting enough blood or oxygen.
3.4 Diagnosis
Many exam could use to diagnosis coronary heart disease like coroary
During menopause, the fat levels within a womans blood will increase. The fats
are called lipids, and cholesterol levels are calculated by determining the number of lipids
in a unit of blood. There are two specific types of cholesterol that can affect the
development of heart disease. These types are HDL and LDL. HDL, or high density
lipoprotein, is beneficial. It works to clean the blood and eliminate excess fat. However,
LDL stands for low density lipoprotein. This component works to make fat stick to the
walls of the arteries, within the body. When this fat causes the passageway to become
blocked, a heart attack can occur.
Chapter 5. Conclusion
References.