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ACLS Classes Columbus and Atherosclerosis Symptoms and Treatments



Every organ and tissue in the body needs a supply of fresh, oxygenated blood which is delivered to all parts of the body through blood vessels called arteries. A healthy artery is like a clean pipe which has a smooth lining and is free of blockages that interfere with blood flow. Atherosclerosis is the buildup of cholesterol-filled deposits called plaque on the inner walls of arteries. The plaque narrows the vessels thus slowing down blood flow. Atherosclerosis can occur in any artery in the body, from those nourishing the heart (coronary arteries) to those supplying the brain, intestines, kidneys, and legs.

Prior to talking about the symptoms and treatments of Atherosclerosis, let us discuss a bit about the life-saving CPR techniques that comprises chest compressions and rescue breaths. Properly applying the procedures can revive the life of a victim involved in a cardiac emergency which can either be a cardiac arrest or heart attack. If you belong to the Columbus region in Ohio, you can sign up for a program at the AHA certified CPR Columbus where classes are conducted through a series of audio and video lectures and hands-on practice. Learn more about an “ACLS class Columbus”.

ACLS Training Classes- There are courses for both healthcare and non-healthcare providers. Choose a program only after going through the course curriculum. The American Heart Association ACLS class is designed for healthcare and emergency professionals that work in intensive care units, emergency departments, anesthesia units, cardiac floors, surgery centers, surgical dentistry, and any emergency response units in general. This course is taken by nurses, doctors, paramedics, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, etc.

There is also an online option where the student completes part of this AHA course online, then must make an appointment to come in to our training center to complete the hands-on skills testing. If you choose the traditional classroom version, which we recommend for first time students, the course will be presented via instructor lectures, videos, and lots of hands on practice. At the end of class, students will be given a written exam and MegaCode.

The program fee is $297.
Atherosclerosis starts as a microscopic damage to the inner linings of an artery wall which can be caused by many forces like high blood pressure, cigarette smoke, diabetes, high cholesterol, conditions that cause blood to clot more easily, drugs such as cocaine and androgens, and possibly infections of the inner linings of the arteries. The first signs of damage are fatty streaks called plaque in the artery wall which begin early in life and even occur in young adults.

Symptoms:
Atherosclerosis in coronary arteries leads to chest pain with physical activity or stress (angina). Blockages in the arteries that feed blood to the brain can cause a stroke. Blockages in the arteries that supply the legs result in a painful condition called intermittent claudication.

Treatment Options:
        I.            The first thing one should do is to fight atherosclerosis to keep it from getting worse which can be done by making a few lifestyle changes like regular exercise, eating a healthy diet, quitting smoking and controlling high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar.
      II.            It is also important to take a low-dose aspirin every day. Aspirin reduces the chances of having a heart attack among men and women with coronary artery disease or those with significant risk factors for it by making blood less likely to clot.

    III.            Another thing that can keep atherosclerosis from getting worse is by taking a cholesterol-lowering statin that can also pull cholesterol out of artery-clogging plaque.
For more information or to register for a program, contact CPR Columbus.
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