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30 Cards in this Set
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heart attack is the number __ killer of Canadian women. |
number 1 |
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Cardiovascular disease is largely due to our ____ __ _______ |
way of life |
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Not all risk factors for CVD are controllable such as |
age family history |
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cardiovascular system consists of : 1. 2. |
the heart blood vessels |
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The _____ is the largest artery |
aorta |
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Name the two types of blood vessels and the main differene between the two |
1. arteries-- carry blood away from the heart 2.veins-- carry blood to the heart |
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systole-- _____ phase of the heart relaxtion phase of the heart---_________ |
contraction diastole |
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blood pressure is defined as ... the _____ exerted by the blood on the ______ of the blood vessels |
force walls |
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About _ in _ deaths from CVD are attributable to smoking |
1 in 7 |
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When smokers have heartattacks they are _to _ times more likely to die of them than non-smokers |
2 to 3 |
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What are the major 6 major modifiable CVD risk factors |
tobacco use obesity diabetes physical inactivity hpyertension high cholesotral |
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what are 4 ways smoking harms the cardiovascular system |
1.increases blood pressure and heart rate 2.damages the lining of arteries 3.reduces the level of HDL & increases LDL 4.causes platelets to stick together in the bloodstream, causing clotting |
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high blood pressure occurs when ____ much force is exerted against the walls of the _____. |
too much arteries |
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what is atherosclerosis ? can this condition lead to high blood pressure? |
a disease in which arteries become clogged and narrowed, and the blood supply is reduced
**yes, high blood pressure can result from this |
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The elevated blood glucose and insulin levels that occure in diabetes can damage the endothelial cells that line the arteries, making them more vulnerable to _________ |
atherosclerosis |
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True or False : being male increases your risk of developin a CVD, especially earlier in life. |
TRUE |
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What are the 2 majore forms of Cardiovascular disease ? |
Atherosclerosis Heart disease & Heart Attack |
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What are coronary arteries ? |
a system of arteries branching from the aorta that provide blood to the heart muscles. |
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Myocardial infarctions is the medical term for what heart condition ? |
Heart Attack |
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Although a heart attack may come without warning, it is usually the end result of a long-term ______________. |
disease |
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What is the name of the heart muscle that brak during a heart attack ?? |
Myocardium |
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When the need for oxygen exceeds the supply, chest pain called _______ _______ may occur |
angina pectoris |
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angina pain includes: extreme tightness in the ________ & heavy pressure behind the ______bone, or in the shoulder,neck, arm, or back. |
chest breastbone |
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When blodd supply to the brain is cut off, what occurs ? |
A stroke |
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Name the 2 types of strokes |
Ischemic stroke & Hemorrhagic stroke |
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Ischemic stroke ( 87% of strokes) |
caused by a blockage in the blood vessel |
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Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when.... |
a blood vessel in the brain bursts
** can be caused by head injuries |
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What are some lasting diabilities develeoped after one survies a stroke ? |
paralysis loss of memory speech impariment changes in behaviour |
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What are some lifestly changes one can make to protect themselves from CVD ?? |
Eat heart-healthy Dont smoke Decrease Sodium and Increase Potassium Excercise regularly Develop effective ways to handle stress&anger Moderate Alchohol consumption |
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What are some stroke warning signs ? |
suddn numbness in the face, arm or leg sudden trouble seeing sudden, severe headache with no knowledge of the cause sudden trouble walking, dizziness sudden trouble speaking or understanding |
