PED Chapter 10
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?