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15 Cards in this Set
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The leading cause of morbidity in the U.S.
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COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder |
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Internal pacemaker of the hearts that propels electrical impulse through the atriums to the AV node
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SAD node
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AV node
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Propels impulse down the septum and into the ventricles
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Device which measures electrical activity of the heart
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EKG
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Platlets
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Clot tears in vascular wall
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Lymphatics
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remove excess fluid that may accumulate around aveoli and interfere with gas exchange
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Angina
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lack of blood flow to myocardium causing chest discomfort
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3 primary causes of atheroscelerosis
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hypertension, turbulent blood flow, and chemicals
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FITT cariovascular
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F- 3-5 days/week
I-50-85% HRR Max T- 20-60 minutes T- Aerobic |
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FITT Muscle
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F- 2-3 days/week
I- 2 sets of 8-12 reps T- ~2 minutes per exercise ~20 minutes total T- Weights |
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FITT Flexibility
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F- 2-3 days/week
I- Point of mild discomfort T- For reps of each stretch held for 10-30 seconds T- Stretching |
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controllable CVD and stroke risk factors
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primary- inactivity, tobacco, high blood pressure, high cholesterol
secondary- body weight, diabetes, stress |
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uncontrollable CVD and stroke rist factors
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primary- genetics, gender, race, increase in age
secondary- second hand smoke |
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primary and secondary risk factors for cancer
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primary- diet,tobacco
secondary- inactivity, obesity, exposure to various carginogens |
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psychological benefits of regular physical activity
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ask laura
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