Chapter 10 _LTF_011 Cardiovascular Disease Reducing your Risk
Learning Objectives Define cardiovascular disease & coronary heart disease. Explain the importance of a healthy lifestyle in preventing cardiovascular disease. Become familiar with the major risk factors that lead in the development of CHD and stroke Assess your own risks.
© Cengage PublishingLPFW 3 Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease More than 35% of all deaths in the U.S. –Most prevalent degenerative condition More than 1/3 rd of adults have some form of disease of the heart and blood vessels
Cardiovascular System Consist of the heart and blood vessels that transport nutrients, oxygen, hormones, metabolic wastes, and enzymes throughout the body.
Types of Cardiovascular Disease
Atherosclerosis (fatty plaque buildup in the arteries)
Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) The greatest killer 40% will die myocardial infarction (MI), or heart attack
Chest Pain (Angina Pectoris) A symptom, not a disease
Irregular Heart Beat (arrhythmia)
Know the Warning Signs of a Heart Attack
Stroke A stroke (also called a cerebrovascular accident) occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted.
What is an Aneurysm? A weakened blood vessel that may bulge under pressure, and, in severe cases, burst.
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WHAT ARE YOUR RISK FACTORS? Students -
Primary Risk Factors you can Control
Secondary Risk Factors you can Control
Cholesterol
What does HDL mean?
What does LDL mean?
The goal is to manage the ratio of good cholesterol HDL to your total cholesterol
© Cengage PublishingLPFW 21 Trans Fats Should be avoided –“Partially hydrogenated”
© Cengage PublishingLPFW 22 Elevated Triglycerides
© Cengage PublishingLPFW 23 Elevated Triglycerides Triglycerides
© Cengage PublishingLPFW 24 Cigarette Smoking Single largest preventable cause of illness and premature death in U.S.
© Cengage PublishingLPFW 25 Hypertension
Blood Pressure is expressed as a ratio SYSTOLIC DIASTOLIC
What is considered a normal Blood Pressure? 120/80115/75
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Sodium Shocker BREAKFASTLUNCHDINNER 2 pieces whole-wheat toast w/jam 307 mg 2 slices of bacon 370mg 2 large eggs 358mg Turkey Sandwich 2 slices deli turkey 508 mg 1 slice of provolone cheese 249 mg 2Slices of w.w. 292 mg 1 tsp light mayo 78 mg 1 tsp mustard 57 mg 1 cup minestrone 698 mg Salad 2 tbsp low-fat ranch dressing 330 mg Spaghetti & meatballs 1 cup spaghetti 325 mg ½ cup marinara sauce 527 mg 4 meatballs, made w/seasoned bread crumbs 743 mg Subtotal: 1,035 mgSubtotal: 1,882 mgSubtotal: 1,925 mg GRAND TOTAL 4,842 mg
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What Risk Factors you cannot Control? There are 4!
Techniques to Diagnosing Heart Disease +
Assignment Assess one of your parents – Assess one of your parents
Don’t forget your assignment on page 321 You will be assessing one of your parents (preferable over the age of 40) Open your books and let’s review it.