Heart Disease
True or False: Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in the United States
True
Heart Disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups
True or False: Heart Attacks look the same for both men and women
False
Women tend to have less typical signs such as shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting, severe fatigue, back or jaw pain
What is Blood Pressure?
The force of blood pushing against the artery walls
High Blood Pressure means the pressure within your arteries is too high
True or False: The Heart is the strongest muscle in the body
True
Poor Sleep can significantly increase the risk of Heart Disease, Stroke and Cardiovascular events. How many hours of Sleep per night should you aim for?
7-8 per night
Name the three main risk factors for Heart Disease
High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol and Smoking
_____ out of five women die from Heart Disease in the United States
One
Heart Disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States
What is considered normal BP?
120/80
How many times per day does the Heart beat?
On average, about 100,000 times per day
Regular, daily physical activity can lower the risk of Heart Disease. What is the recommended amount of physical activity you should aim for daily?
Between 30 to 60 minutes daily
Name three symptoms of Heart Disease
Chest Pain, Shortness of Breath, Pain (Jaw, Neck, Throat, Upper Back, Abdomen)
Pain/Numbness/Weakness in arms or legs, Extreme Fatigue, Fluttering
True or False: Depression is linked to Heart Disease more frequently in women
True
Name three factors that can be changed/controlled to reduce the risk of developing High Blood Pressure
Smoking, Diabetes, Weight
Cholesterol, Diet and Physical Activity
How big is a Human Heart?
On average, the size of two hands clasped together
Ongoing Stress can play a role in High BP and other risk factor for Heart Disease. What are two healthy tactics that can be used to manage Stress?
Physical Activity, Relaxation
Mindfulness, Yoga, Meditation
What are most Heart and Blood Vessel Diseases caused by?
A buildup of cholesterol, plaque or other fatty deposits in the artery walls
Heart Disease and Cardiac Problems increase with age, accelerating after a woman goes through _____
Menopause
During Menopause, women lose the protective effects of estrogen, and start to develop more coronary diseases and cardiovascular illnesses
What factors put you at risk for developing High Blood Pressure, and cannot be changed?
Family History, Race/Ethnicity, Age, Gender, CKD and Sleep Apnea
Which side of the Heart pumps blood through your body?
The Left Side
The Right Side pumps blood into your lungs
What percent of Cardiovascular Diseases can be prevented with change in behavior?
80%
What kind of foods should you eat if you are looking to improve your cholesterol?
Food that is low in Saturated and Trans Fats
Fruits & Veggies, Whole Grains, Fat-Free and Low-Fat Milk Products, Lean Meats
True or False: The average heartbeat of a woman is 8 beats slower a minute than a man's heartbeat.
False
It is 8 beats a minute faster
What are the symptoms of High Blood Pressure?
Usually, there are no signs or symptoms, which is what makes it so dangerous
What makes the "Lub-Dub" sound of your Heartbeat?
The sound is caused by the opening and closing of your heart valves
Name three complications of Heart Disease that can occur if symptoms go unmanaged
Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Stroke, Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Sudden Cardiac Arrest or Death