Aerobic and Strength Training Flashcards
(38 cards)
What are the 4 factors that have decreased the number of deaths from CV disease from 50
5 in the 1970s to 36% in 2004?
- Lifestyle changes
- Improved medical techniques and diagnosis
- Improved emergency care and treatment
- Improved drugs
Coronary artery disease leads to _____.
ischemia
When is ischemia most common?
during physical activity or times of stress
What does ischemia result in?
angina pectoris (severe chest pain)
Define Atherosclerosis
progressive narrowing of artery due to plaque
Define Arteriosclerosis
thickening and loss of elasticity in arterial wall
What are the 2 types of strokes?
- ischemic
- hemorrhagic
Where are the 2 places in which a hemorrhagic stroke an occur?
- Cerebral hemorrhage (cerebral artery)
- Subarachnoid hemorrhage (on surface of brain)
What are 2 predisposing factors to stroke?
- Hypertension
- Atherosclerotic damage
Heart failure results in the ventricles being unable to contract, so cardiac output is _______.
insufficient (stroke volume decreases and HR increases)
Heart failure results in duration of which heart phase?
diastole
What is acute heart failure caused by?
Heart attack resulting from:
- Toxic substance or drug - Coronary artery blockage
What is chronic heart failure caused by?
- Hypertension
- Multiple minor heart attacks
- Viral infection
Hypertension is considered a systolic BP greater than ___ and a diastolic BP greater than __
140/90
One in ____ adult Americans is hypertensive
three
What causes hypertension?
atherosclerosis or arteriolosclerosis
Stage 2 hypertension is considered a systolic BP greater than ___ and a diastolic BP greater than __
160/100
Total cholesterol greater than ___ mg/dL is considered a serious risk for CAD
240
LDL cholesterol greater than ___ mg/dL is considered a serious risk for CAD
160
HDL cholesterol less than ___ mg/dL is considered a serious risk for CAD
40
Triglycerides greater than ___ mg/dL is considered a serious risk for CAD
200
A BMI greater than ___ is considered a serious risk for CAD
30
Plasma glucose levels greater than ___ mg/dL is considered a serious risk for CAD
126
Physical activity less than ___ hours/day is considered a serious risk for CAD
15
