Week 9 (Chapter 20-21)

These sources provide comprehensive overviews of the cardiovascular system and the peripheral vascular and lymphatic systems, respectively. The first source focuses on the heart and neck vessels, explaining the anatomy, blood flow direction, cardiac cycle, heart sounds, and factors like conduction and cardiac output, while also covering developmental variations and risk factors for heart disease. The second source describes the structure and function of arteries, veins, and lymphatics, detailing their roles in fluid transport and immune defense, examining common conditions like peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and outlining subjective and objective assessment techniques for both systems, including calculating the Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI). Both texts emphasize health promotion and specific considerations for different populations, such as pregnant women and aging adults.