Chapter 10 (Preventing CVD)

Question 1

coronary artery

Answer 1

surrounds heart & supplies it with nourished blood (oxygen & nutrient rich)

Question 2

cardiovascular disease (CVD)

Answer 2

any disease that affects the heart or blood vessels

Question 3

arteriosclerosis

Answer 3

group of diseases that are characterized by the narrowing (or hardening) of the arteries

Question 4

atherosclerosis

Answer 4

type of arteriosclerosis, arterial blockage bc of fatty deposit buildup in blood vessel, meaning there is no oxygen going to the organs

Question 5

coronary heart disease (CHD)

Answer 5

disease bc atherosclerotic plaque is blocking 1 or more coronary artery (causes heart attack & chest pains)

Question 6

stroke

Answer 6

brain damage bc of lack of oxygen supply to brain for long period of time

Question 7

hypertension

Answer 7

high blood pressure levels (values above 140/90)

Question 8

normal systolic BP

Answer 8

120

Question 9

normal diastolic BP

Answer 9

80

Question 10

heart attack

Answer 10

blood flow stoppage to heart, death of heart cells

Question 11

What are the symptoms for hypertension?

Answer 11

no symptoms, silent killer

Question 12

signs of heart attack

Answer 12

pain in chest, shoulders, neck, jaw, upper back

Question 13

Is a heart attack easier to diagnose in men or women?

Answer 13

men

Question 14

biggest risk factor for CHD

Answer 14

smoking

Question 15

other risk factors for CHD

Answer 15

hypertension, high blood cholesterol, physical inactivity, diabetes, obesity , genetics, gender, age