Cardiovascular Health Flashcards
Atherosclerosis
what is it
Fatty deposits build up on artery walls
Atherosclerosis
where can it occur?
any artery
Atherosclerosis
may need open heart surgery if?
a corenary artery is blocked
Atherosclerosis
itis the leading cause of
heart disease
Heart Attack
occurs when…
blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked
heart attack
heart tries to…
get blood
heart attack
People with heart failure are
short of breath and tired
4 P’s
what are they?
- Pain in chest
- Pale
- Pulse-weak & rapid
- Perspiration
Hypertension (a lot of pressure)
what is it
A dissorder in which a person’s blood pressure is consistenly higher than the normal 120/80
Hypertension (a lot of pressure)
high….
blood pressure
Hypertension (a lot of pressure)
caused by
Can be caused by atherosclerosis
Also called the silent killer
Hypertension (a lot of pressure)
makes the heart
work faster
Arrhythmia
what is it
irregular heratbeat
Arrythmia
What does AED stand for
A- atomated
E- external
D- defibrillator
Signs of Stroke
what are the signs
F= Face- smile; is one side droopy?
A= Arms- Raise both arms; is one side weak? Unable to?
S= Speech- speak a simple sentence; slurred? Unable to?
T= Time- 20 minutes ACT FAST!!!!
