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Preventing Cardiovascular Disease

Learn about the prevalence and risks of cardiovascular disease, including stroke and coronary heart disease. Explore abnormal cholesterol profiles, hypertension, diabetes, and lifestyle factors affecting heart health. Discover how to reduce cardiovascular risks through diet and lifestyle changes, as recommended by the American Heart Association.

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Preventing Cardiovascular Disease

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  1. Preventing Cardiovascular Disease Chapter 11  2010 Cengage-Wadsworth

  2. Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease • As a whole • Stroke • Coronary heart disease • Signs of heart attack & stroke  2010 Cengage-Wadsworth

  3. Coronary Heart Disease Risk Profile • Leading risk factors for CHD • Physical inactivity • Abnormal electrocardiograms • Abnormal cholesterol profile  2010 Cengage-Wadsworth

  4. Abnormal Cholesterol Profile • LDL vs. HDL • Counteracting cholesterol • Trans fats • Lowering LDL cholesterol • NCEP guidelines • Elevated triglycerides  2010 Cengage-Wadsworth

  5. Abnormal Cholesterol Profile • LDL phenotype B • Cholesterol-lowering medications  2010 Cengage-Wadsworth

  6. Coronary Heart Disease Risk Profile • Elevated homocysteine • Inflammation • Diabetes • Types of diabetes • Glycemic index • A1c test • Metabolic syndrome  2010 Cengage-Wadsworth

  7. Coronary Heart Disease Risk Profile • Hypertension • Standards • Incidence & pathology • Treatment • Excessive body fat • Cigarette smoking • Tension & stress  2010 Cengage-Wadsworth

  8. Coronary Heart Disease Risk Profile • Personal & family history • Age • Other risk factors for coronary heart disease  2010 Cengage-Wadsworth

  9. Cardiovascular Risk Reduction • American Heart Association diet & lifestyle goals for cardiovascular disease risk reduction  2010 Cengage-Wadsworth

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