Parts of the Heart
How many chambers does the heart have?
4
What are some examples heart healthy foods?
Vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat dairy, protein rich foods (fish, lean meats, eggs, nuts, seeds, legumes) and oils
What is plaque?
Plaque in the heart is a waxy buildup of cholesterol, fat, calcium, and cellular waste that accumulates inside the coronary arteries
By sleeping well, exercising, and having a healthy diet you can decrease your risk of heart disease
True
What two chambers does the blood enter?
The two upper atria (atrium)
What are examples of foods that can negatively effect your heart health?
food with added sugars, high sodium, saturated fats, high-fat dairy products, processed food, and fried foods
At what age are men and women at high risk for heart disease?
Age 55 or older for women and 45 or older for men
A blood pressure of 135/90 is considered normal
False- 120/80 is a normal reading
What two chambers push the blood back out of the heart?
The two lower ventricles
What type of exercise is best for heart health?
Aerobic
What are some risk factors for heart disease?
high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, overweight, have diabetes, smoke, do not get regular physical activity, have a family history, have unhealthy eating behaviors and age
Foods like berries have a lot of antioxidants that are heart healthy
True
The valve that lets blood go to the lungs.
Pulmonary Valve
What does regular physical activity do for your cholesterol?
Lower many heart disease risk factors such as “bad” LDL cholesterol levels, increase “good” HDL cholesterol levels
What is the most common type of heart disease?
Coronary Heart Disease
Your heart has 6 chambers
False - Your heart has 4 chambers (two atria and two ventricles)
The valve that opens to let blood be pumped to the body.
Aortic Valve
Why is it important to get your blood pressure checked?
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your artery as your heart pumps blood. If this pressure rises and stays high over time, it can damage your heart and your blood vessels and lead to plaque buildup.
How can you determine if you are at risk or have heart disease?
A crucial step in determining your risk is to see your provider for a thorough checkup and risk assessment.
For example, the Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) Estimator(link is external) considers your cholesterol levels, age, sex, race, and blood pressure. It also factors in whether you smoke or take medicines to manage your high blood pressure or cholesterol. Your provider can be an important partner in helping you set and reach goals for heart health. Ask about your risk for heart disease at your annual checkup. Since your risk can change over time, keep asking each year.
Lifting weights heavily 1 day a week is the best way to exercise for your heart health
False- Aerobic exercise (cardio) is recommended 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week!