Heart Basics
What does an ECG or EKG measure?
Electrical activity of the heart.
What is Bradycardia?
A slow heart rate, under 60 beats per minute (bpm).
What is hypotension?
Low blood pressure.
True or False: heart damage from eating disorders are always permanent
FALSE! Many issues are reversible with proper nutrition and treatment.
True or False: A healthy heart always beats at the same speed
False. It changes with activity, stress, and other factors.
What is tachycardia?
A fast heart rate, over 100 bpm.
What does blood pressure measure?
The force of blood on artery walls.
What happens to the heart muscle when you restrict food?
It shrinks and weakens.
What is a normal resting heart rate range for adults?
60-100 beats per minute
How can bradycardia make you feel? (Name one symptom)
Dizziness, fatigue, weakness, or shortness of breath.
What are the two numbers in a blood pressure reading called?
Systolic and diastolic pressure.
What does the heart do when blood pressure is too low?
It beats faster and blood vessels constrict to maintain blood flow.
Name one cause of tachycardia related to lifestyle.
Caffeine, vaping, smoking, stress, or dehydration.
How can purging cause low blood pressure?
It reduces blood volume by removing fluids