Test 1 (ACSM Ch2) Flashcards
Individuals at increased risk of during vigorous intensity exercise include the following (4)
men >=45, women >=55
two ore more major CVD risk factors
individuals with signs and symptoms of CVD
those with known cardiac, pulmonar, or metabolic disease
see table 2.2
okay
t/f: if prediabetes criteria are missing or unknown pre diabetes should be counted as a risk factor just like unknown CVD risk factors
f, only counted as a risk factor if the individual is >=45 YO and >=25 (BMI), or = 25 and has additional CVD risk factors for prediabetes
Risk factor: Age
men >= 45, women >= 55
Risk factor: family history
MI, CRV or SD before 55 yo in father or first degree male relative, or 65 for mother or female relatives
Risk factor: cigarette smoking
current smoker or quit in previous 6mon
Risk factor: sedentary lifestyle
not participating in atleast 30 min of moderate intenisyt PA (40-60% VO2R) on atleast 3 d of the week for atleast 3 months
Risk factor: Obesity
body mass index >= 30 or waist girth > 40in (men) >35in (women)
Risk factor: hypertension
systolic >= 140 and or diastolic >=90 (measured on two occasions), or antihypertensive medication
Risk factor: dyslipidema
LDL >=130, HDL =200 mg/dL, or cholesterol lowering medication
Risk factor: prediabetes
IFG >=100 mg/dL and =140 mg/dL and
Risk factor: HDL (negative risk factor)
HDL >= 60 mg/dL
See table 2.4
okay
Risk classification: low risk
asymptomatic,
Risk classification: moderate risk
asymptomatic, >= 2 risk factors
