Health Flashcards
What is heart disease
Refers to as coronary heart disease as it occurs when a build up of fatty deposits occurs and block the coronary arteries, therefore stopping oxygen from being supplied to the heart
What is the impact of heart disease
This can cause a blood clot which blocks the oxygen from being transported, which will result in a heart attack and in some cases death
What is high blood pressure
Is the force exerted by the blood
against the blood vessel walls, this pressure comes from the heart pumping blood around the body
What is the impact of high blood pressure
High blood pressure puts extra strain on the heart and arteries. If untreated it could lead to a heart attack, heart failure, kidney disease, a stroke or
dementia
What are cholesterol levels
HDL- transports excess cholesterol in the blood back to the liver where it is broken down. Classed as ‘Good’ cholesterol since it lowers the risk of developing heart disease
LDL- transports cholesterol in the blood to the tissues and is classed as “bad’ cholesterol
What is the impact of high LDL
cholesterol levels
Increase the chances of having heart disease
What is a stroke
The brain needs a constant supply of oxygen. A stroke occurs when the oxygenated blood supply is cut off
What is the impact of a stroke
If the brain doesn’t get a constant supply of oxygen it causes damage to the brain cells so they start to die, this can lead to brain injuries, disabilities and sometimes death
How to prevent high blood pressure, bad cholesterol levels, strokes and heart disease
Regular aerobic exercise healthy balanced diet no smoking or heavy drinking
What are the causes of smoking
regularly on a persons health
- Irritates the trachea and bronchi
- Reduces Lung function
- Increases breathlessness
- Swelling of the airways
- Cilia cells get damaged so mucus builds up
- Smokers cough
- Damages Alveoli- effects gaseous exchange
- Inefficient gaseous exchange
