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Learn about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S., and how to prevent it through healthy lifestyle habits. Understand the impact of LDL, HDL, and atherosclerosis. Discover the key factors affecting heart health and ways to reduce your cardiovascular risk. Find out how physical activity, diet, and genetics influence your heart health, and take control of your well-being. Explore self-assessment tools and expert advice to help you maintain a healthy heart.
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Ch. 11 Cardiovascular Disease 1. What is cardiovascular disease? #___ Cause of Death in the U.S. 2. How can I prevent it? Almost all risk factors are _____ & _____ thru a healthy lifestyle! LDL HDL Atherosclerosis
Any disease that affects the heart and the blood vessels The#1 cause of death in the United States Cardiovascular Disease
Examples of Cardiovascular Disease Coronary heart disease Stroke Peripheral vascular disease Congenital heart disease Rheumatic heart disease Atherosclerosis High blood pressure Congestive heart failure
How Can I Prevent HD? Genetic inheritance plays a role in CHD Most important determinant is personal lifestyle – we have a lot of control! Almost all of the major risk factors for CHD are preventable and reversible
Regular physical activity helps to control most of the major risk factors that lead to heart disease
Lifetime participation in physical activity is one of the most important factors in the prevention of cardiovascular disease
Habitual aerobic exercise helps increase HDL cholesterol (“good” cholesterol)
Habitual aerobic exercise increases insulin sensitivity and decreases risk for diabetes
Regular physical activity is an important way to maintain healthy blood pressure
Abnormal Electrocardiograms The electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) provides a record of the electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to contract Normal electrocardiogram
Exercise tolerance test with twelve-lead electrocardiographic monitoring (an exercise stress-ECG)
Ample amounts of fruits and vegetables provide the necessary nutrients to keep homocysteine from causing heart disease or stroke
Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Most risk factors are reversible & preventable Individuals have control over lifestyle factors Healthy habits that help prevent disease can be developed through willpower & commitment
Lab 11A (Pages 413-414) • Self Assessment of Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factor Analysis
Ch. 11 Cardiovascular Disease 1. What is cardiovascular disease? #___ Cause of Death in the U.S. 2. How can I prevent it? Almost all risk factors are _____ & _____ thru a healthy lifestyle! LDL HDL Atherosclerosis