How does Leukemia effect the Cardiovascular and Hematopoietic body
systems?
Cardiovascular
Heart Failure
oRisk of heart infections
oChemotherapy (treatment used to cure Leukemia) has been
linked to heart failure and other cardiac conditions. (Healthline,
2021)
Hematopoietic
How the human body fight infections
oPutting the body at risk for infections
The ability for bone marrow to produce blood cells and platelets
oAplastic Anemia: A condition that occurs when your body stop
producing enough blood cells. The condition leaves you fatigue
and more prone to infections and uncontrolled bleeding. (Mayo
Clinic, 2020)
How does Leukemia deviate from the definition of health?
Leukemia affects the bone marrow and function of blood cells and blood cell
functions. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body tissue, which turns into
energy. White blood cells help fight infections and heal damaged tissues.
This disease does not allow our blood cells to function properly.
Classifications
1. Acute- Severe and Sudden
a. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
b. Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
2. Chronic- Slow and lasting longer
a. Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia (CLL)
b. Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Clinical Manifestations- Signs & Symptoms
Frequent Infections
Joint Swelling
Fatigue
Bone Pain
Swollen Lymph Nodes
Anemia
Enlarged Spleen
Weight loss
Diagnostic Testing
Leukemia is typically diagnosed through blood test.
Physical Exams
Complete Blood Count
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Peripheral Blood Smears
Chemotherapy (treatment)
Bone Marrow Transplants (treatment)
Surgery (treatment)
Donor Lymphocyte Infusion (treatment)
https://www.healthline.com/health/aml/acute-myeloid-leukemia-and-heart-
failure#takeaway
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/aplastic-anemia/symptoms-
causes/syc-20355015
