Ch. 22 (Cardiovascular Disorders) Flashcards
What is an umbrella term for diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels?
CVD
What disease can develop from atherosclerosis?
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)
What is a progessive narrowing and hardening of blood vessels that may lead to blocked blood flow to the heart, brain or legs?
atherosclerosis (can lead to ASCVD)
What are the four health behaviors to Life’s Simple 7?
- smoker status
- exercise
- BMI
- dietary pattern
What are the three health factors to Life’s Simple 7?
- cholesterol
- blood glucose
- blood pressure
What can hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol) lead to?
atherosclerosis
What role does HDL play in the blood stream?
removes cholesterol from tissue to liver
What role does LDL play in the blood stream?
removes cholesterol from liver to bloodstream
What occurs when there is an inadequate supply of oxygen to the myocardium?
myocardial infarction (MI)
What are some nutrition interventions for a myocardial infarction (MI)?
- less caffeine
- small, frequent meals
- heart healthy diet (DASH, Mediterranean diet)
What are some nutrition interventions for hypertension?
- DASH diet
- decrease sodium
- low-fat diary
- more potassium (rich fruits and veggies)
- limit alcohol
What describes the inability of the heart to maintain adequate blood flow throughout the circulatory system?
heart failure
What are some nutrition interventions for heart failure?
- reduce sodium
- mediterranean diet
- monitor fluid intake
- increase protein
- small, frequent meals
