Cardiovascular Disease Flashcards
What is the definition of CVD?
General term for conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels. They’re a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels including coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis.
What is atherosclerosis?
Build up of fatty deposits like cholesterol in the arteries, causing blockages which can lead to blood clots and heart attack
Prevalence of CVD from the WHO 2021. How many people die each year?
17.9 million
risk factors for CVD?
Increasing age, gender, genes, low socioeconomic status, climate change
What are the factors to stop to have a cardioprotective lifestlye?
What is the recc[mended guidelines for alcohol in men and women
Increased physical activity, stop smoking, improve diet
Alcohol consumption (men <3-4 units/day, women <2-3 units per day)
For a cardioprotective lifestyle, what are the alcohol reccomendations?
Men <3-4 units per day
Women <2-3 units per day
What are the diet reccomendations for preventing CVD?
Fruits and vegetables
Reduce saturated fat
Fibre and micronutrients
What are the physical activity recommendations for preventing CVD?
150 minutes of moderate intensity per week
75 minutes of vigorous intensity per week
What have you got to consider when it comes to giving dietary advice with CVD
Individual circumstances like comorbidities and drug therapy
What are the comorbidities for CVD?
Hypertension
Type 2 diabetes
Chronic kidney disease
Atrial fibrillation
Serious mental health problems like PTSD
