Heart Disease Health 9

Risk Factors for Heart Diseases High blood pressure Diet high in fat Diet high in cholesterol Diet high in salt Family History Sedentary Lifestyle High blood pressure Diet high in fat Diet high in cholesterol Diet high in salt Family History Sedentary Lifestyle

Risk Factors Continued Obesity Smoking Alcohol Abuse Drug use Stress Obesity Smoking Alcohol Abuse Drug use Stress

ATHEROSCLEROSIS A disease in which the plaque builds up on the insides of the walls of the arteries These arteries can become blocked preventing oxygen- rich blood from passing A disease in which the plaque builds up on the insides of the walls of the arteries These arteries can become blocked preventing oxygen- rich blood from passing Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium and other substances found in the body.

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Hypertension The clinical name for high blood pressure. Means the pressure on the arterial wall is too great. Can lead to heart attack, angina pectoris

Heart Murmur Abnormal sound the heart makes Most heart murmurs are congenital Most heart murmurs are innocent, meaning they do not require medical interference/treatment Abnormal sound the heart makes Most heart murmurs are congenital Most heart murmurs are innocent, meaning they do not require medical interference/treatment Usually occurs from a faulty valve Occasionally people outgrow them where the murmur disappears as the body repairs itself

ANGINA PECTORIS Occurs when blood flow to the heart is reduced. Often confused with a heart attack Occurs when blood flow to the heart is reduced. Often confused with a heart attack Symptoms include Sweating Weakness Faintness Numbness and tingling Nausea Shortness of breath Rapid or irregular heartbeat Pale skin

Heart Attack Occurs when blood flow to the heart is stopped or severely reduced Usually caused by a blockage in an artery leading to the heart Occurs when blood flow to the heart is stopped or severely reduced Usually caused by a blockage in an artery leading to the heart Symptoms include: Pain or tightness in the chest Pain or numbness in the left arm Pain radiating into the jaw Sweating Lightheadedness Nausea Feelings similar to indigestion

Stroke Occurs when there is a blockage of an artery leading to the brain or bleeding in the brain Symptoms include: Paralysis on one side of the body Confusion Blurred vision Weakness Slurred speech Occurs when there is a blockage of an artery leading to the brain or bleeding in the brain Symptoms include: Paralysis on one side of the body Confusion Blurred vision Weakness Slurred speech

Prevention Methods Maintain a healthy weight Keep a diet low in fat, cholesterol, and salt Exercise Monitor blood pressure Get regular check-ups Avoid drugs and smoking Avoid alcohol in excess Maintain a healthy weight Keep a diet low in fat, cholesterol, and salt Exercise Monitor blood pressure Get regular check-ups Avoid drugs and smoking Avoid alcohol in excess

Prevention Continued Be aware of early signs and symptoms Know your family history Learn and practice stress relief skills Make healthy choices Be aware of early signs and symptoms Know your family history Learn and practice stress relief skills Make healthy choices