Running Head: ARTERIOSCLEROSIS 1 ARTERIOSCLEROSIS Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation ARTERIOSCLEROSIS 2 Case Study 1: Atherosclerosis is narrowing of the arteries caused by the accumulation of fatty deposits on the arterial walls. On June 22, 2002, the St. Louis Cardinals were preparing for their upcoming baseball game against the Chicago Cubs. Concern arose when their prized pitcher, 33-year old Darryl Kile did not show up for practice. Soon after, he was found still in his hotel room where he had suddenly died in his sleep (New York Times, 2002). It was discovered that the cause of death was related to three of his coronary arteries being 80–90% blocked as a result of atherosclerosis (New York Times, 2002), which ultimately caused him to suffer a heart attack. Answer the following three questions regarding this case study: 1. Describe how the heart functions. Based on this, explain why atherosclerosis would result in a heart attack The role of the human heart is to pump blood to all parts of the body through the blood circulatory system. In that process, it allows for the supply of oxygen to the cells and removal of carbon dioxide from such sites. Circulating blood moves through the blood vessels which are the arteries, veins, and capillaries. The blood leaves the heart through the main artery, aorta which directs it to the rest of the body and the pulmonary vein which takes it to the lungs. From the rest of the body back to heart the blood enters through ...
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