Cardiovascular System Disorders and Long-Term Disability Benefits in Canada

The cardiovascular system, made up of the heart and blood vessels, is responsible for delivering oxygen and nutrients to all the tissues of the body. In addition to delivering these necessities, blood carries waste products away from tissues and delivers them to filtering organs such as the kidneys and liver.

Many different forms of cardiovascular system disorders may disrupt the healthy function of this essential system. Heart issues may arise as a result of an infection, genetic factors, and/or blunt trauma in a car accident or other injurious event. Inherited and/or environmental factors, or damage caused in a slip and fall accident, may lead to life-threatening blood clots.

Cardiovascular system disorders often require dedicated medical attention. While some issues may resolve with adequate treatment and time, others may require a lifetime of ongoing care.

If you are living with a cardiovascular system disorder that renders you unable to work, you may be eligible for financial support through long-term disability benefits. Whether you are interested in learning more about how to file a claim, or if you have been denied coverage by an insurance company, our team at Preszler Injury Lawyers may be able to help. Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation with our long-term disability lawyers.

What Is the Cardiovascular System?

Made up of the heart and an intricate network of blood vessels, the cardiovascular system is responsible for keeping our tissues supplied with oxygen and nutrients essential for life. It is always at work, moving approximately 7570 litres of blood through the body every single day.

The heart is a muscle located in the middle of the chest. An electrical conduction system of nodes and nerve fibres lead the heart through an ongoing cycle of contractions that pump blood in and out of four chambers. These four chambers consist of two atria and two ventricles.

Similar to a one-way street, blood flows in one continuous direction through the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues, and collecting waste products to be delivered to organs that will expel them.

Deoxygenated (oxygen-poor) blood, having made its journey throughout the body’s system of veins, returns to the right atrium of the heart. An impulse from the sino-atrial (SA) node causes the atria to contract, and blood flows into the right ventricle, then through the pulmonary arteries towards the lungs.

Passing through the lungs, the blood collects oxygen. This oxygenated (oxygen-rich) blood then returns to the heart through the pulmonary veins, into the left atrium.

The same electrical impulse from the SA node makes the left atrium contract, sending the oxygenated blood into the left ventricle. The left ventricle then gives a powerful pump, sending the blood through the aortic valve towards the network of veins that replenish the body.

The above process is commonly known as a single heartbeat. When the human body is at rest, the heart beats slower. When rapid or strenuous movement is required, the heart beats faster. In order for the process to go on smoothly, the heart and blood vessels alike must function reliably.

Types of Cardiovascular System Disorders

Many different kinds of disorders can affect a person’s cardiovascular system. Some have to do with impaired electrical impulses in the AV valve, while others are tied to blockages in the veins or arteries, or abnormalities in the blood cells themselves.

Some cardiovascular system disorders may have genetic causes, while others may be acquired through life circumstances, including injuries.

Examples of cardiovascular system disorders include:

  • Reynaud’s phenomenon
  • Recurrent arrhythmias
  • Peripheral vascular disease
  • Congenital heart disease
  • Rheumatic heart disease
  • Deep vein thrombosis
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Heart failure
  • Heart muscle disease
  • Heart valve disease
  • Pericardial disease
  • Stroke
  • Carotid artery disease
  • Intracranial stenosis
  • Sickle cell anemia
  • Coagulation defects and hemophilia
  • Thalassemias
  • Hereditary telangiectasia
  • Hemochromatosis
  • Pernicious anemia
  • Chronic granulocytopenia
  • Polycythemia vera
  • Pancytopenia
  • Chronic thrombocytopenia
  • And more

Some cardiovascular system disorders can be stabilized or even resolved with dedicated care. Others may require a lifelong adjustment with ongoing medical attention. In some cases, cardiovascular system disorders may cause a career-altering disruption to a person’s life.

If you are unable to perform the regular functions of your job as a result of a cardiovascular system disorder, you may be eligible for financial support through a long-term disability claim. Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation and see how Preszler Injury Lawyers may be able to help you.

Long-Term Disability Coverage for Cardiovascular System Disorders

Long-term disability benefits exist in order to provide essential support to individuals whose health prevents them from being able to work. Typically, these benefits may cover between 60-70% of a person’s regular income.

We may be able to help you better understand how to file a long-term disability claim with your insurance company. If you are an eligible policyholder who has been denied benefits, our long-term disability lawyers may be able to help you structure an appeal.

Whatever your circumstances, Preszler Injury Lawyers are here to listen. Contact us today and learn how we may be of service to you.

Contact Our Ontario Cardiovascular System Disorders Lawyers Today For a Free Initial Consultation

The cardiovascular system is essential for maintaining a constant flow of oxygen and vital nutrients throughout the body through the blood. Problems with the heart, the veins, or blood cells themselves can be life-threatening. Navigating cardiovascular system disorders can be frightening and stressful, even before factoring in financial ramifications.

If you are unable to work as a result of a disabling condition such as a cardiovascular system disorder, there may be help available. Contact our long-term disability lawyers today to schedule a free initial consultation and learn what difference we may be able to make for you.