Heart Anatomy
How many chambers are in the heart?
Four
What are the five main food groups?
Grains, Fruits, Veggies, Dairy, Protein
How many risk factors are there for Heart Disease?
Ten
Which mammal has the largest heart?
Whale
How many days and for how long should you exercise?
5 days/week for 30 minutes
Approximately, how much does the heart weigh?
Less than one pound
How many 8 oz cups should we drink in a day?
Eight
What are the 3 uncontrollable risk factors?
Age
Gender
Family History
Which living creature has the smallest heart?
Fairy Fly
What is the most common heart arrythmia?
Atrial fibrillation
Which ventricle is the strongest?
Left ventricle
Which fat is the worst fat for you?
Saturated Fat
Trans Fat
Unsaturated Fat
Trans Fat
True or False
If you continue to smoke after having a heart attack your chance of having another is doubled.
True
When was the first open heart procedure done? (not at Carle)
1893
What is the least recognizable symptom of a heart attack in women?
Acid reflux
What artery is known as the widow maker?
Left Anterior Descending
What percent of your daily calories should come from fat?
Less than 25%
Where is insulin made?
Pancreas
How long is the blood vessel system in your body?
60,000 miles
How long is the average battery life of a pacemaker?
5-10 years
What is it called when normally closed vessels open and serve as alternate routes?
Collateral Circulation
How many mg of sodium are in 1 tsp of salt?
2200-2300mg which is your allowance for the entire day
What is considered a healthy blood pressure?
LESS than 120 over LESS than 80
What day of the year is most common for heart attacks to occur?
Christmas day
What class of cardiac medications help control blood pressure by lowering your heart rate?
Beta blockers