260 word newsletter on the Cardiovascular and Circulatory System

Create an informative newsletter for your patients (260 to 350 words in each part). Each of the following elements must be included in your newsletter.

Cardiovascular and Circulatory System

• Identify the structure and function of the cardiovascular and circulatory system.
• Identify the major structures found in the system.
• Define the function of this system.
• Describe major diseases that affect the cardiovascular and circulatory system.
• Identify 1 or 2 major diseases that affect the system.
• Describe the disease(s) identified.
• Describe major laboratory and diagnostic tests that are used to assess cardiovascular and circulatory diseases.
• Using the disease(s) identified in the previous prompt, identify the most common laboratory and diagnostic test used to access the disease(s).
• Describe the test identified.
• Describe the main health care providers for the cardiovascular and circulatory department.
• Identify the main health care providers in this department.
• Describe the role they play (to the patient, facility, or community) and the types of patients they see (typical demographics, age, gender, etc.)

Cite at least 2 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references. For additional information on how to properly cite your sources, log on to the Center for Writing Excellence.