Heart Basics
What is the main job of the heart?
Pumps blood, oxygen, and nutrients to the body
Which of these is a risk factor: fruits or high salt diet?
high salt
What is blood pressure?
Force of blood against blood vessels
This daily activity (even 20–30 minutes) helps lower blood pressure.
Walking!
What is heart disease?
something is wrong with the heart’s structure or function, which affects how blood is pumped to the body.
Name one medical condition that increases heart disease risk
Diabetes / High BP / High cholesterol / Obesity
What is a normal blood pressure?
120/80
Reducing this ingredient in foods like pickles and packaged snacks helps prevent high blood pressure.
Salt
Which group has higher risk of heart disease at younger ages?
South Asians
What is the most common symptom of heart problems?
In a blood pressure reading, this bottom number represents pressure when the heart relaxes.
Diastolic Pressure
Cooking with less of this can reduce heart disease risk.
Heart disease can affect which organs besides the heart?
Brain (stroke), kidneys, overall body
Name one daily habit that increases risk of heart disease
High salt, oil, and processed foods
Lack of physical activity
Smoking
Excess alcohol
Chronic stress
In a blood pressure reading, this top number represents pressure when the heart squeezes.
Systolic Pressure
This type of grain is healthier than refined white flour.
Whole grains or millets
What percentage of South Asians have heart disease?
20%
What should you do when you are experiencing a warning sign of heart disease?
911
This condition is known as the silent problem because it often has no symptoms but causes damage.
High blood pressure (hypertension)
This test looks for plaque in heart arteries and helps decide if medication is needed.
Coronary Artery Calcium Score