What is Heart Disease?
True or false? You can help prevent and treat heart disease by eating healthy and exercising
True
fats
How is blood pressure measured?
blood pressure cuff
Name 3 heart healthy foods
veggies, lean meats, low-fat dairy, low-sodium, fruits, whole grains, fish, beans, nuts, healthy oils
This type of doctor deals with your heart
cardiologist
This increases your risk of heart disease and involves inhaling a substance
smoking
This common test can tell you about your cholesterol and lipids
blood test
Do you need to check your blood pressure every year, at least?
Yes!
Joel says his dinner is healthy. Joel says "I eat French fries and a bacon cheeseburger everyday for lunch." Tell Joel how to be healthier.
Eat that once a week. Eat half. Order something with less salt. Make it at home. Add some veggies or fruits.
This test involves sticking electrodes on your chest and sometimes arms/legs.
EKG
True or false? Heart failure is a type of heart disease
True
True or false? Some types of cholesterol are "good" and some types are "bad"
True! HDL cholesterol is "good"
LDL cholesterol is "bad"
Do older adults tend to have higher blood pressure?
Yes!
What are some good cardiovascular exercises?
Many choices, :) such as running, walking, swimming, basketball, dancing, hiking, biking...
This test uses ultrasound to look at your heart and the way it pumps.
echocardiogram
If you have chest pain you should:
see a medical provider, go to the hospital, go to the ER, call 911
Why is it bad to have high cholesterol or blood lipids?
blocks your blood vessels and can cause a stroke or heart attack; causes heart disease
Sally's blood pressure is 120/90.
What do we think about her blood pressure?
Bottom number (90) is too high. 90 is considered high blood pressure.
Who can help you make better food and diet choices?
Dietician, nutritionist, medical professional
True or false? Most heart tests hurt.
False!
Name a type of heart disease
Atrial fibrillation; heart attack; chest pain; coronary artery disease; congestive heart failure
Benny's total cholesterol is 247
His HDL cholesterol is 34
His LDL cholesterol is 160
His triglycerides are 200
Does Benny have high cholesterol and blood lipids?
YES !
Normal cholesterol = below 200
Normal HDL = over 60
Normal LDL = under 100
Normal triglycerides = under 150
Name 3 things that can make your blood pressure high.
Smoking
No exercise
Being overweight
Eating high salt and bad fats diet
Being stressed
Too much alcohol
Genetics/family traits
Age/race/gender
Give an example of making exercise more fun or easier to stick to!
Grab a friend, make a schedule, pick something fun for you, listen to music, watch a show, etc.
Name some ways to make your visit with the heart doctor or your medical doctor more successful.
Take notes, take a support person, be open, speak up, ask questions, talk about side effects