PED Chapter 10

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Arteriosclerosis, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), Hypertension

Cardiovascular Diseases

Get prompt medical attention

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

lipid

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

150 mins a week

What is the recommended minimum level of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise to reduce the risk of CHD?

Atherosclerosis

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

African Americans

Which US population group has the highest risk of hypertension?

abdominal fat (waist-to-hip)

Which area of fat storage in the body is associated with an increased risk of CHD?

Heredity, Gender, Age

Which of the following major risk factors for cardiovascular disease cannot be modified by behavior?

sodium

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

sodium

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

Heart Attack

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

Mild to moderate pain in the chest that may spread to the shoulders, neck, or arms, uncomfortable pressure or sensation of fullness in the chest, severe pain in the chest, dizziness, fainting, sweating, nausea, or shortness of breath

Common signs of a heart attack

False

Low-income individuals are more likely to be obese and to experience heart disease than are higher-income individuals.

arteries leading to the brain

Stroke is due to a blockage of

three

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

cardiovascular disease

The number-one cause of death in the US

A group of diseases characterized by a narrowing, or "hardening", of the arteries.

What is Arteriosclerosis?

1500mg

What is the daily requirement of sodium for most people?

stroke

________ results in the death of brain cells

High

lejandro had his cholesterol checked recently. His results showed a total blood cholesterol concentration of 260 mg/dL. Based on these results, what is his risk of developing CHD?


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