KINE 1238, Chap. 10, Coach C, Garcia

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________ is known as "the silent killer."

Hypertension

Which of the following is not a common sign of a heart attack?

chills and fever

When the vessels that supply the heart are blocked due to plaque, the condition is termed

coronary heart disease (CHD).

Coronary artery disease results when atherosclerotic plaque forms a blockage of one or more coronary arteries.

True

Diabetes results in elevated blood glucose levels.

True

What is the daily requirement of sodium for most people?

1500 mg

Which blood test is used to identify chronic inflammation in the body that indicates an increased risk for cardiovascular disease?

C-reactive Protein

If you experience heart attack symptoms for two minutes or more, what should you do?

Call 911 or local emergency medical service.

Major risk factors for heart disease are defined as factors that increase your risk of heart disease by promoting the development of a secondary risk factor.

False

Physical inactivity is considered a contributory risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

False

The diastolic blood pressure is the pressure when the heart contracts.

False

A diet that restricts ________ and cholesterol is recommended for prevention of heart disease.

Saturated fats

Jesse has recently been diagnosed with moderately high blood pressure. His doctor suggests that he first try to modify some behaviors instead of beginning blood pressure medication right away. Which is the best change Jesse can make to start to reduce his blood pressure?

Stop eating fast food for lunch.

Which of the following is not considered a cardiovascular disease?

diabetes

Chest pain due to a reduction in blood flow to the heart is called

angina pectoris.

A series of irregular heartbeats is known as

arrhythmia.

Stroke is due to a blockage of

blood flow to the brain.

A cardiovascular disease is any disease that affects the heart or the brain.

True

Children of parents with CHD are more likely to develop the disease than are children of parents who do not have CHD.

True

High sodium intake is not considered to be a factor in the development of high blood pressure.

True

Hypertension is considered to be both a disease and a risk factor for the development of heart disease.

True

Research has shown that additional heart health benefits occur as an individual's level of physical activity increases.

True

The distribution of fat on the body influences the risk of development of heart disease.

True

Uncomfortable pressure in the chest, dizziness, and arm pain are symptoms of a heart attack.

True

The number-one cause of death globally is

cardiovascular disease.

Regular exercise has been shown to improve blood ________ profiles in most people.

lipid

Which of the following factors is considered to be a major risk factor for heart disease?

smoking

Which of the following are considered contributory risk factors for CHD?

stress and overconsumption of alcohol

The American Heart Association estimates that approximately one in ________ people suffers from hypertension.

three

________ is a disease that increases a person's risk of cardiovascular disease.

Diabetes mellitus

About 25% of people with diabetes die of some form of cardiovascular disease.

False

Blood cholesterol levels >240 mg/dl are considered to represent a low risk of developing coronary heart disease.

False

High levels of stress reduce blood pressure.

False

High sodium intake is not considered to be a factor in the development of high blood pressure.

False

A healthy diet that reduces ________ intake can help lower blood pressure.

Sodium


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