Measuring BP
It's the high number
What is systolic?
Normal systolic blood pressure goes up to this number
What is 120 mmHg?
In golf, they mean under or over par. From high blood pressure they are disasters.
Often called "bad" cholesterol, this lipoprotein can build up in artery walls
What is LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein)
The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends at least 150 of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 of vigorous aerobic activity per week.
What are minutes?
What is diastolic?
Normal diastolic blood pressure goes up to this number.
What is 80 mmHg?
One of the symptoms of a stroke is
What is: Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body, Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding, Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes, Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, Sudden, severe headache with no known cause
This type of cholesterol carries fat away from your heart and to your liver to be passed from the body
What is HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein)
One risk factor for heart disease that can be controlled is this
What is: Tobacco Smoke, High Blood Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Physical Inactivity, Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus
The medical term for high blood pressure is this.
What is: hypertension
What is the medical term for high blood pressure
Hypertension
Reducing this in your diet can help lower your blood pressure
What is: salt (or sodium)
High levels of this in your bloodstream can cause heart disease
What is LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein)
This is the most important preventable cause of premature death in the United States
What is: cigarette smoking
A normal blood pressure is less than this
What is: 120/80
What is often called the "silent killer" because it has no symptoms
Hypertension
One risk factor for heart disease that cannot be controlled is this
What is: age, gender, race, family history
These types of fats, found in products like butter and red meat, raise blood cholesterol levels.
What are saturated fats?
The American Heart Association's guidelines on physical activity state that all healthy adults ages 18–65 should be getting at least ___ minutes of moderate intensity activity ___ days of the week
What is: 30 minutes/5 days
Why do adults have more risk for blood pressure issues?
Blood vessels become stiffer as you age.
What are causes of primary (essential) hypertension
Genetics, unhealthy diet, smoking, and stress.
One of the first things that you should do if someone has a cardiac arrest is this
What is: Tell someone to call 9-1-1 or your emergency response number, get an AED (if one is available), and begin CPR immediately
This type of plant-based fat is considered healthy and can help manage cholesterol
What are unsaturated fats
One symptom of a heart attack is this
What is: Chest discomfort, pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach, shortness of breath, breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness