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HOW THE HEART WORKS
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BLOOD FLOW THROUGH THE HEART
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#1 preventable cause of CVD in the United States Heart attacks – 1 pack/day = 2x – 2 packs/day = 3x 4x more likely to die from heart attacks
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Effects on the Body Nicotine = stimulant Carbon monoxide displaces oxygen in the blood – Decreasing amount of oxygen available to heart and other parts of the body. HDL v. LDL affects: – Increases LDL production – Decreases HDL production PLATELETS: – Increases ability to coagulate
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DO NOW DUE AT 11:23 Answer the following questions: – What is Cardiovascular Disease? – What puts someone at a higher risk for developing Cardiovascular Disease? (list 5) – What are common forms of CVD?
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HYPERTENSION
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CHOLESTEROL
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DIABETES AND HEART DISEASE
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HEART ATTACK
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ELECTRICITY OF THE HEART
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UNDERSTANDING STROKES
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