Circulatory System

The circulatory system is comprised of your heart and blood vessels. Its function is the transportation of oxygen, nutrients and hormones throughout the body and elimination of cellular metabolic waste.

Common Ailments:

  • Coronary artery disease.
  • Hypertension (high blood pressure).
  • Myocardial infarction (heart attack).
  • Heart failure.
  • Arrhythmias (e.g., atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia).
  • Stroke (Cerebrovascular accident).
  • Peripheral artery disease (PAD).
  • Deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
  • Pulmonary embolism.
  • Aortic aneurysm.