Cardiovascular Health Screening Flashcards
What is the purpose of exercise participation screening?
To identify the need for physician clearance before starting an exercise program.
What are the ACSM’s recommendations for exercise?
- Moderate intensity aerobic activity - 150 minutes/week
- Muscle strengthening 2 days/week
- Vigorous intensity - 75 minutes/week
What is the PAR-Q+
It is a screening tool to assess readiness for exercise.
What are the MET levels for different exercise intensities according to ACSM guidelines?
- Light = ?
- Moderate = ?
- Vigorous = ?
- Light: < 3.0 METs
- Moderate: 3.0-6.0 METs
- Vigorous: > 6.0 METs
What are the main cardiovascular risk factors?
- age > 45 for men, or > 55 women
- family history
- smoking
- physical inactivity
- obesity (BMI > 30 or waist > 40”)
- hypertension
- dyslipidemia
- diabetes
What is considered a positive family history of cardiovascular disease?
A heart attack or sudden death before 55 in a male first-degree relative or before 65 in a female first-degree relative.
What is the threshold for hypertension (HTN) as a CVD risk factor?
Blood pressure >140/90 mmHg.
What are the criteria for dyslipidemia as a CVD risk factor?
LDL >130 mg/dL or HDL <40 mg/dL, or total cholesterol >200 mg/dL.
What constitutes obesity as a CVD risk factor?
BMI >30 kg/m² or waist circumference >40” in men and >35” in women.
What defines diabetes as a cardiovascular risk factor?
Fasting glucose levels >100 mg/dL or HbA1c >5.7%.
What are the modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease?
Smoking, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes.
What are the ACSM’s exercise intensity guidelines for moderate activity?
Activities that require 3.0-6.0 METs, such as brisk walking and yard work.
How often should adults engage in moderate-intensity physical activity according to ACSM?
At least 30 minutes per day, 5 days per week.
What are the seven steps of AHA’s ‘Life’s Simple 7’ for reducing cardiovascular disease risk?
- Avoid smoking
- Engage in physical activity
- Maintain ideal body weight
- Eat a healthy diet
- Manage blood pressure
- Manage cholesterol
- Manage blood glucose levels.
What is the significance of having an HDL level ≥60 mg/dL?
It is considered a negative risk factor for cardiovascular disease, potentially reducing overall CVD risk.