2. Heart Disease # 1 Killer in United States # 1 Killer in United States (1 out of every 4 deaths in US) Costs the US over $ 108.9 billion a year. (Health care, medications, loss of productivity)

3. Key Risk Factors 1.High Blood Pressure 2.High Cholesterol 3.Smoking -weakens the artery walls, hardens arteries and raises BP

4. Medical Conditions/Lifestyle Choices Risk Factors Diabetes Overweight/Obesity Poor Diet Physical Inactivity Excessive Alcohol use

6. Definition DietConcerns Treatment Heart Attack Tissue death to the heart. Blood flow to the heart is reduced. Cardiac arrest Definition-sudden and abrupt stopping of the heart Decrease fat intake Decrease sodium intake Emergency treatment= CPR/AED Medication Surgery Lifestyle Choices; Diet, Exercise & Stress.

7. 1. Common feelings; ◦ U ncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing pain ◦ Spreading to the shoulders, neck and arms. 2. Woman pain; neck, jaw, mouth & teeth 3. Chest discomfort 4. Light headedness/dizzy 5. Anxiety/nervousness 6. Paleness 7. Increased irregular heart rate If you or someone you know is having these symptoms call 911!

8. Definition Diet Concerns Treatment Stroke When the blood flow to the brain is cut off. Decrease fat intake Decrease sodium intake Emergency treatment= CPR/AED Medication Lifestyle Choices; Diet, Exercise & Stress.

9.  Sudden severe headache with no known cause.  Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body. Including vision problems.  Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or understanding.  Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination. If you or anyone develops these symptoms you need immediate medical attention-call 911!

10. chest compressions to circulate oxygenated blood CPR Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation CALL 911

11.  Basic skills

13. Hypertension Definition Extreme force of blood through the arteries. High BP = 140/90 Average BP = 117-120/60-80 Emergency BP = 180/110 Diet Concerns Decrease alcohol Decrease sodium intake Treatment Medication Lifestyle Choices; Good diet Weight/exercise Decrease stress Stop smoking

14. High Cholesterol Large amounts of cholesterol in the blood that narrows and hardens arteries. Decrease fat intake Increase fiber intake Medications Lifestyle Choices; Diet Weight Exercise Definition Diet Concerns Treatment

15. Ways you can control and prevent Heart Disease 1. Lifestyle Choices a. Diet; healthy weight limit alcohol b. Exercise regularly c. Limit smoking 2. Annual doctor visits 2. Annual doctor visits - Cholesterol and blood pressure checks - Communicate with health care professionals 3. Knowledge a. Heart disease and symptoms b. Family health c. Overall wellness