Stroke
Name three things that can contribute to a stroke.
Drug Use
Alcohol Use
Poor Diet
Smoking
Physical Inactivity
How does heart failure occur?
When the heart can't pump enough blood to the body.
How is Coarctation of the Aorta diagnosed?
Physical examination detecting a weaker pulse or lower blood pressure in the legs compared to the arms.
What is Tricuspid Atresia?
A heart defect where the Tricuspid Valve is not formed correctly or fully.
List two causes of Metabolic Syndrome.
Lack of physical activity
Insulin Resistance
Obesity
List three things that can be done to help prevent a stroke.
Don't use drugs
Limit alcohol use
Be physically active
Eat a healthy diet
List three symptoms of heart failure?
Shortness of Breath
Rapid Heartbeat
Leg and Ankle Swelling
Chest Pain
What is the Aorta and its main function?
The Aorta is the main artery of the body and it supplies oxygenated blood to the circulatory system.
What does Tricuspid Atresia prevent from happening.
Normal blood flow to the lungs.
How is Metabolic Syndrome treated?
Physical Activity:
Exercising for 30-60 minutes per day
Lowering body fat content
What are two ways strokes can be diagnosed?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Computed Tomography (CT) Scan
How does a heart attack happen?
When blood flow to the heart is blocked.
List three symptoms of Coarctation of the Aorta.
Pale Skin
Heavy Sweating
Breathing Difficulties
Leg Cramps
Headaches
List two symptoms of Tricuspid Atresia.
Difficulty Breathing
Extreme Fatigue
Blue tinted skin especially lips
Where does Ebstein Anomaly occur in the heart?
Tricuspid Valve
How does a stroke happen?
When blood flow to the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures.
List three ways to help prevent a heart attack.
Don't Smoke
Exercise Regularly
Eat a healthy diet
Keep blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels low
What are the main treatments for Coarctation of the Aorta?
Surgery
Balloon Angioplasty or Stenting
List two causes of Tricuspid Atresia.
Genetic Factors
Environmental Factors: Poverty causing lack of medical services
Drugs and Alcohol Abuse
How is Ebstein Anomaly diagnosed?
Images are taken of the heart.
Echocardiogram: Ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create live moving images of the heart's structure and function.