Cardiovascular Basics
These blood vessels carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart.
What are arteries?
This mineral is important to help regulate heart function. (Hint: Bananas are a great source.)
What is potassium?
This common condition is often called the "silent killer" because it has no symptoms.
What is high blood pressure (hypertension)?
The first thing you should do when you suspect someone is having a heart attack.
What is call 911?
Medical term for a heart attack
What is a myocardial infarction (MI)?
This component of blood is responsible for carrying oxygen.
What are red blood cells?
What is high blood pressure?
This condition occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked.
What is a heart attack (myocardial infarction)?
This acronym stands for the procedure that helps manually pump the heart.
What is CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)?
Condition commonly referred to as high blood pressure
What is hypertension?
This number refers to the force of blood against artery walls and is measured in mmHg.
What is blood pressure?
Type of fat that is considered good for heart health (Hint: found in salmon and walnuts)
What is omega-3 fatty acids?
This condition involves the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries.
What is coronary artery disease (CAD)?
If someone collapses and has no pulse, use this device if available.
What is an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)?
Condition describing irregular heartbeats
What is an arrhythmia?
This is the name for the fatty deposits that build up in arteries, potentially leading to heart disease.
What is plaque?
This type of cholesterol is considered the “bad” kind.
What is LDL cholesterol?
This term describes heart muscle that can’t pump blood as well as it should.
What is heart failure?
When performing chest compressions, you should aim for this number of compressions per minute.
What is 100 to 120 compressions per minute?
When the heart cannot pump enough blood
What is heart failure?
Separates the left and right sides of the heart, preventing oxygenated/deoxygenated blood from mixing.
What is the function of the septum in the heart?
A diet high in these nutrients can raise your risk of heart disease.
What are saturated fats and trans fats?
This irregular heartbeat condition may increase the risk of stroke.
What is atrial fibrillation (AFib)?
This is the recommended hand placement for adult CPR compressions.
What is the center of the chest, on the lower half of the sternum?
Condition caused by a buildup of cholesterol in the arteries leading to decreased blood flow
What is atherosclerosis?