CHD Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
how does a diet in saturated fat increase the likelihood of chd
A
-fatty deposits form inside arteries
2
Q
how does smoking increase the likelihood of chd
A
-increase blood pressure
-cause damage to inside of arteries
2
Q
how does it happen
A
-layers of fat block coronary arteries that supply blood to heart
-narrow arteries mean lack of 02
3
Q
how does being inactive increase the likelihood of chd
A
-high blood pressures
-damage lining of arteries so fatty deposits form
