Heart Disease Prevention Flashcards
What is CHD? /3
Coronary Heart Disease
2nd leading cause of death in North America
Result of atherosclerosis
What is atherosclerosis? /4(6)
Slow developing disease in the arteries of the heart, kidney and brain
Clogs up or thickens the arteries by the accumulation of plaques
Causes arteries to narrow and restrict blood flow
Result in;
- Heart attacks
- Strokes
What causes heart attacks?
Inadequate blood supply to the heart
What causes a stroke?
Inadequate blood supply to the brain
What lifestyle choices lead to CHD? /5
Major/Primary
Smoking
High cholesterol (LDL)
High blood pressure (140/90 mmHg)
Inactivity - Sedentary lifestyle
Obesity/overweight
What lifestyle choices lead to CHD? /5
Contributing/Secondary
Stress
Poor eating habits
High blood fat levels
Excessive alcohol consumption
Diabetes
What lifestyle choices lead to CHD? /3
Uncontrollable
Heredity
Age
Gender
How to decrease LDL (cholesterol) and high blood pressure to prevent CHD? /7
Cardiovascular training
Weight training
Sports
Maintaining a healthy body weight
Stress management
Avoid excessive consumption
Quit smoking
How to fight a sedentary lifestyle? /4(5)
Regular physical activity will decrease the risk factors associated with heart disease
Cardio respiratory exercise
Resistance exercise
Flexibility exercise
JUST MOVE AROUND
How does obesity contribute to CHD? /3(7)
Excessive fat accumulation will impair health
BMI =/>30 is obese
Likely to have:
- High blood pressure
- LDL
- Diabetes
- high blood fat/sugar levels
- susceptible to heart attacks/strokes
How does stress contribute to CHD?
How a person copes with/manages/deals with the stressors in their lives
How does alcohol contribute to CHD? /7
Slows reaction time
Dulls alertness
Impaired coordination
Intensifies emotions
Lowers inhibitions
Increases risk taking behaviours
Serious health problems (social/psychological)
How to lower the risks of CHD from a hereditary standpoint? /6
No smoking
Regular exercise program
Well-balanced eating plan
Learning to cope with stress
No abuse of drugs or alcohol
Educated/healthy decisions
How does age contribute to CHD? /2
Cardiovascular function declines
Usually over the age of 45
Which gender is most effected by CHD? /3
Men
Tend to store excess fat in the abdominal region - heart disease
Higher testosterone levels trigger an increase of LDL in the liver
