Lesson 5: Systemic Failure & Health Equity

What is a "heart attack" at the cellular level? Why are certain cardiovascular diseases more prevalent in specific communities?

Atherosclerosis, Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack), Ischemia, Plaque, Aneurysm, Stent.

HS-LS1-1 (Proteins/Health)

Reading and summarizing medical abstracts on new treatments for heart disease.

Description: A clinical synthesis of the unit.

Purpose: To apply anatomy to public health and pathology.

DOK 3.

Discussion on "Food Deserts" and how lack of access to fresh produce contributes to higher rates of heart disease in underserved areas.

Heart attacks and cardiac arrest are the same thing. (Correction: Heart attack is a "plumbing" problem; cardiac arrest is an "electrical" problem).

Case Study Choice: Students can research a specific condition like Congenital Heart Defects or Sickle Cell Anemia.

"The Cardiology Consultant." Students diagnose a patient's cardiovascular failure and propose a biological intervention.

Case study packets, Guest Speaker (Cardiologist or Dietitian)