ch 14 lifestyle diseases section 2

Question 1

Cardiovascular disease (CVD)

Answer 1

disease or disorder that results from progressive damage to the heart and blood vessels

Question 2

stroke

Answer 2

sudden attack of weakness or paralysis that occurs when blood flow to an area of the brain is interrupted

Question 3

blood pressure

Answer 3

the force that blood exerts against the inside walls of a blood vessel

Question 4

heart attack

Answer 4

the damage and loss of function of an area of the heart muscle

Question 5

atherosclerosis

Answer 5

disease characterized by the build up of fatty materials on the inside walls of the arteries

Question 6

what 2 things make up the Cardiovascular system?

Answer 6

heart & blood vessels

Question 7

what are some other types of CVD

Answer 7

heart attack, stroke, atherosclerosis, & high blood pressure

Question 8

what is the leading cause of death in the US?

Answer 8

CVD

Question 9

almost all ppl who die from CVD are over what age?

Answer 9

40

Question 10

the damage that leads to ____builds up over many years and may begin as early as _____

Answer 10

CVD,childhood

Question 11

what is one reason ppl die from CVD while others never have problems?

Answer 11

genetic differences but mostly depends on how u live

Question 12

what can greatly increase your risk of developing a CVD?

Answer 12

smoking, overweight, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, diabetes

Question 13

people who die from CVD’s is ___ times the number of people who die from cancer

Answer 13

2

Question 14

about how many ppl die from stokes?

Answer 14

160,000

Question 15

symptoms of a stroke

Answer 15

numbness or weakness of face,arm, or leg. trouble seeing in 1 or both eyes. sudden dizziness or loss of coordination. & sudden,severe headache with no known cause

Question 16

what do docters call highblood pressure, or hypertension and why?

Answer 16

silent killer. bc many ppl dont know blood pressure is high until they have a heart attack of stroke

Question 17

high blood pressure can lead to other _____

Answer 17

cardiovascular diseases& causes the heart to work harder which causes heart to weaken or fail.

Question 18

what can high blood pressure damage?

Answer 18

kidneys and eyes (&heart)

Question 19

what are the warning signs of a heart attack?

Answer 19

uncomfortable pressure,squeezing, or pain in the center of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes
pain spreading to shoulders, neck, and arms
chest discomfort combined with lightheadedness,fainting,sweating,nausea,or shortness of breath

Question 20

heart attacks can happen at ______

Answer 20

anytime

Question 21

plaques(in atherosclerosis)

Answer 21

fatty deposits build up on the inside walls of arteries and interfere with blood flow

Question 22

name 2 reasons why Atherosclerosis is dangerous

Answer 22

1. reduce or stop blood flow to certain parts of the body 2. deposits can break free and release clots into the bloodstream

Question 23

of one of the clots (in atherosclerosis) gets stuck in one of the coronary arteries what is the result?

Answer 23

heart attack

Question 24

iif the clots (in atherosclerosis) lodges in the brain, what is the result?

Answer 24

a stroke

Question 25

the earlier you ____ and _____ a CVD, the _____ your chance of ____ the damage or danger of the disease

Answer 25

detect& treat, greater, reducing

Question 26

what are the methods to detect CVD ?

Answer 26

blood pressure, eletrocardiogram(most common), ultrasound, angiography

Question 27

what are some ways to treat CVD

Answer 27

diet&exercise,medicines,surgery,angiplasty,pacemakers,transplants

Question 28

how to prevent cardiovascular disease

Answer 28

trim the fat,&hold the salt
keep weight near recommended levels
dont smoke
get moving(exercise)
watch the numbers(blood pressure&cholesterol)
relax(reduce stress)