2. CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES

3. Heart Attack Definition- is the death of part of the heart muscle caused by lack of blood flow to the heart. A heart attack can result in disability or death.

4. Definition- is a general term used to describe several conditions that cause hardening and thickening of the arteries. Arteriosclerosis

5. Definition- Is a disease in which fat deposits on the artery walls, causing a decrease in blood flow to the heart muscle. Atherosclerosis

6. Definition- is a condition caused by a blocked or broken blood vessel in the brain. A stroke can result in paralysis or death. Stroke

7. Definition- is a condition in which the pressure exerted by the blood on the artery walls when the heart beats above normal for a long period of time; also called high blood pressure. Hypertension

8. Definition- is a heart condition in which the heartbeat is abnormal or irregular. The heart may beat very slow or very fast for no reason. Arrhythmia

9. Definition- is a chest pain that results from narrowed blood vessels in the heart. If the blockage is severe enough, heart attack can occur. Angina

10. Smoking Being overweight Poor, high fat, high cholesterol diet Being stressed Lack of exercise or physical activity Not getting regular medical check-ups Controllable Risk Factors

11. Family History Race Age Gender Uncontrollable Risk Factors

12. DON’T Smoke! Practice stress management Maintain a desirable weight Eat a healthy, low fat, low cholesterol diet EXERCISE regularly Know your family history Eat foods rich in antioxidants Maintain a normal blood pressure: 120/80 Recognize controllable risk factors Get regular medical check-ups. How to Prevent Cardiovascular Diseases