cardiovascular order

Question 1

underlying cause of most CVDs, such as coronary heart disease (CHD),
ischemic stroke, and PAD. It is a progressive process that begins in
childhood or adolescence and may continue for decades before
symptoms occur.

Answer 1

Atherosclerosis

Question 2

can also cause a ballooning out of blood vessel walls

Answer 2

(aneurysm).

Question 3

term often used interchangeably with the more generic
term CVD, is usually caused by atherosclerosis in the
large and medium-sized coronary arteries.

Answer 3

Coronary Heart Disease

Question 4

risk factorfor CVD and type 2 diabetes.
– It consists of a cluster of metabolic abnormalities namely, elevated
triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, high blood pressure, high fasting blood
glucose levels, and central obesity

Answer 4

Metabolic syndrome (MetS)

Question 5

Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension  Rich in potassium, magnesium, calcium, fiber, low in total fat, saturated fat,
and cholesterol.
– Reduce Sodium Intake.
– Increase Potassium.
– Lose Weight.

Answer 5

DASH Diet