Article
What was the title of the article?
Clogged arteries
What doctor deals with the heart?
A cardiologist
True or False?
Smoking does not damage your artery walls
False! Smoking DOES damage your artery walls.
What serious dangers can clogged arteries lead to?
Heart attack and stroke
What area of health science does the article relate to?
All / nutrition
True or false
You need the MCAT
TRUE
Name something that can clog arteries over time.
High cholesterol
Can you name a foundation/organization that raises support for heart health
Jump rope for heart or the British heart foundation
True or false
Clogged arteries are not dangerous
FALSE
clogged arteries are very dangerous an d can lead to heart attack, stroke, or even death
You don't need an undergraduate degree
FALSE
you do need one!
What are some causes of high blood pressure
- unhealthy diet (cholesterol, sugar, sodium)
- stress
- smoking
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State the normal vital sign range of either: Heart rate or Blood pressure
Heart rate - 60-80 beats/min
Blood pressure - 120/80 mm/Hg
Name a test for clogged arteries:
CT scan, chest x-ray, ultrasound, angiogram, electrocardiogram
How many years of residency is required?
5
What does High blood pressure do to your arteries?
Damages your artery walls (allowing for fatty build up over time)
Which body system is the heart a part of? (think: respiratory, digestive, circulatory, skeletal, etc)
circulatory system or cardiovascular system
What is the condition resulting from the growing of plaque?
Atherosclerosis
Name a school at which you can complete medical school.
UBC or U of T
What is the term for bad cholesterol?
(think back to our nutrition unit)
LDL or low-density lipoprotein
Explain what atherosclerosis is:
Atherosclerosis is the thickening or hardening of the arteries. It is caused by a buildup of plaque in within the inner lining of an artery.