Heart problems
Blood pressure that is too high is called this
High blood pressure
Someone feels heart racing after running → likely this
Normal
relating to the heart and blood vessels
Cardiovascular
This type of exercise raises your heart rate (running, swimming)
cardio/aerobic exercise
This checks how fast your heart is beating
pulse check
A blockage in blood flow to the heart causes this
Heart attack
Someone collapses and isn’t breathing → you start this
CPR
The heart has this total number of chambers
Four
This habit greatly increases the risk of heart disease.
Smoking
Device used in emergencies to shock the heart
AED
When the heart beats too fast or irregularly, it is called this
Irregular heartbeat
Someone is breathing but unconscious → put them in this position
recovery position
This side of the heart pumps blood to the lungs
Right side
Managing this (mental/emotional pressure) helps your heart
Stress
Tool used to listen to heartbeats
stethoscope
This happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked.
Stroke
Someone feels dizzy after standing quickly → likely cause
low blood pressure
These are the two upper chambers of the heart
Atria
Eating too much of this can raise blood pressure and strain the heart
Sodium
Machine that checks heart rhythm
EKG/ECG
A person has no pulse and is unresponsive.
defibrillation
This condition occurs when fatty deposits build up in artery walls, reducing blood flow and increasing risk of heart attack.
atherosclerosis
These are the two lower chambers of the heart
Ventricles
This type of fat is found in fried foods and increases “bad” cholesterol
Trans fat
Small clip on finger that measures oxygen levels
pulse oximeter