Homeostatic Imbalances

Homeostatic Imbalances are the disturbance of homeostasis.
A few homeostatic imbalance examples are:

Angina Pectoris: Lack of O2 to the myocardium

Myocardial Infarct: heart attack

Valve Prolapse: leaky valve may hear a murmur

Pericarditis: inflammation of the pericardium

Tachycardia: fast heartrate

Bradycardia: slow heartrate

Coronary Atherosclerosis: lipid deposits on artery walls

Congestive Heart Failure: inability of the heart to pump efficiently, back up of the blood.

Necrosis: tissue death

Ischemia: decrease in blood supply

Aneurysm: weak area in wall of vessel


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