Cardiovascular Disease Test Flashcards
blood pressure that is continually above normal
Hypertension
warning sign that the heart is not getting enough oxygen
Angina Pectoris
irregular heart beat
Arrhythmias
cerebal hemorrhage
Stroke
heart is too weak to maintain a regular rate
Congestive Heart Failure
damage to the heart muscle
Heart Attack
affects the heart & blood vessels
Cardiovascular Disease
plaque accumulation on the artery walls
Atherosclerosis
4 ways to reduce high blood pressure
- exercise
- weight management
- proper nutrition
- medications
2 of the 4 diagnostic tools for CVD
- MRI
2. Electrocardiogram (EKG)
2’of the 4 treatments for CVD
- pacemakers
2. medications
3 risk factors of CVD you can NOT control
- hereditary
- gender
- age
3 risks of CVD that you CAN control
- stress
- tobacco/drug use
- physical inactivity
How can you control stress?
practice relaxation
How can you control tobacco/drug use?
don’t do drugs and don’t smoke
How can you control physical inactivity?
exercise
Which 4 types of non-communicable diseases are we learning about in class
- Cardiovascular disease
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Arthritis
a disease that is not transmitter by another person, a vector, or the environment, caused by habits & behavior
a non-communicable disease
Why is hypertension known as the “silent killer?”
It often has no warning signs in early stages, find out about it when it’s too late
What is the difference between a heart attack and a stroke?
- Heart Attack: damage to the heart muscle caused by reduced or blocked blood supply. Can cause heart damage or death.
- Stroke: occurs when a blocked artery disrupts blood flow to the brain. It also can be caused by when a blood vessel in brain bursts. Can result in paralyzation, brain damage, or death.
fatty substance in the blood
plaque
How can a person reduce plaque build-up?
You can reduce it by exercising and maintaining a healthy diet
What is plaque build up and how can a person reduce it? (if any)
Plaque build up is when too much plaque gets into the blood** it can result in a heart attack or stroke. Can reduce it by exercising and maintaining a healthy diet.
