degenerative conditions Flashcards
1
Q
what health factors can exacerbate heart disease?
A
genetics obesity high blood pressure high blood cholesterol diabetes
2
Q
lifestyle factors that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
A
smoking alcohol diet high in salt diet high in saturated fats lack of exercise
3
Q
what happens to the heart when you have cardiovascular disease
A
the heart increases in size and the walls thicken
4
Q
how do thick heart walls affect the body
A
the heart muscles find it difficult to relax therefore the heart can’t fill with blood between beats
