Cardiovascular Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Risk factors for cardiovascular disease
A
Genetics
Age
High fat diet
Obesity
High blood pressure
Lack of exercise
2
Q
How age acts as risk factor
A
Arteries will harden naturally and deteriorate with age
3
Q
Smoking risk factor for heart disease
A
Chemicals will damage the endothelial lining
4
Q
High fat diet as a risk factor
A
Higher levels of bad cholesterol build up in arterial linings
5
Q
Obesity as a risk factor
A
Deposits fat between internal organs
6
Q
High blood pressure
A
Excess pressure accelerates damage to arterial wall
7
Q
Lack of exercise as a risk factor
A
Weakens heart muscle = poor circulation
