Diseases of the Heart
How many times a day does the heart pump?
100,000
What are 3 risk factors that can lead to certain cancers?
Carcinogens (tobacco, UV light)
STD's
Dietary Factors
What is the definition of an allergen?
Substances that cause effects. Ex: pollen
What is the most common type of diabetes?
Type 2
What is the difference between benign and malignant?
Benign- noncancerous
Malignant- cancerous
What are the differences between heart attack and cardiac arrest?
attack- lack of blood supply
arrest- heart stops beating in a rhythmic way
What are 2 ways to detect cancer?
Self examination
Medical examination
Allergies affect how many Americans?
40-50 million
What is type 1 diabetes?
Body fails to produce insulin
What does FAST stand for and what is it used for?
Face
Arm
Speech
Time
Use- for a stroke
This occurs when the heart gradually weakens and can no longer maintain regular pump rate and force.
Congestive heart failure
What are 5 treatment options?
Surgery
Radiation
Chemotherapy
Immunotherapy
Hormone Therapy
What are 6 reactions histamines cause?
sneezing
Itchy eyes,
runny nose
hives
swelling
sharp drop in blood pressure
What in the body can be damaged when a person has diabetes?
Eyes
Kidneys
Heart
Nerves
What is hypertension?
High blood pressure