Risk Factors
true or false: Poor oral hygiene can lead to systemic inflammation and elevated blood pressure
True
Heart Healthy cholesterol level
<200
How often should you get a check up?
At minimum yearly
How many hours of sleep is recommended for heart health?
7-9
What is the difference between modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors?
Modifiable risk factors are risks you can change where as non-modifiable risk factors are risks that you can not change.
Heart Healthy HDL for males
40-80
What complication can a sedentary lifestyle lead to?
Hypertension or high blood pressure
What kind of diet should one follow?
A low sodium diet
increase in fruits, vegetables, and proteins
List some modifiable risk factors
making healthier eating choices
quitting smoking
Heart Healthy HDL for women
50-80
What complication can a poor diet that is high in sodium lead to?
increased blood pressure and weakened cardiovascular system
How many minutes of activity should you participate in daily?
List non-modifiable risk factors
Family Hx
genetic components
Heart Healthy LDL
<100
What is the most serious of complications as it relates to heart health?
Death
Smoking/ nicotine use
What are the impacts on the body of smoking?
Smoking narrows blood vessels causing an increase in blood pressure, making the heart work harder
HDL
Why is chronic gum inflammation and oral pathogens bad for heart health?
It can contribute to systemic inflammation and elevated blood pressure.
What are some stress relieving techniques to help manage your heart health?