Symptoms
Chest Pain
Shortness of Breath
Fatigue
Pain (Shoulder, Arm, Back, Neck, Jaw, Teeth, Upper Belly)
Cold Sweats
Heartburn
Nausea
Lightheadedness
Sudden Dizziness
This risk factor is a type of lifestyle characterized by lack of physical activity/exercise
Sedentary Lifestyle
The DASH Diet
Low Sodium, fruits and veggies = low blood pressure
What is the last resort for treating CAD
Surgery
The main type of fat that can increase LDL cholesterol
Saturated
What is the name of the of the buildup that forms inside the arterial wall
Plaque
When high, this "bad" cholesterol contributes to plaque buildup in coronary arteries
LDL cholesterol
Recommend Exercise for Prevention
150 min moderate OR 75 min vigorous/week.
Name 1 type of early intervention for CAD
Exercise, Diet, Eliminating Damage
This type of Omega acid found in nuts and seeds can decrease LDL
Omega-6
This symptom can occur when performing an activity where the heart isn't receiving enough oxygen rich blood
Shortness of Breath
This early buildup of lipid-filled cells along artery walls is the first visible sign of coronary artery disease.
What are fatty streaks?
This lifestyle factor, when poorly managed, can lead to chronic increases in blood pressure and heart strain.
Chronic Stress
When exercise/diet doesn't work for treating CAD, the next recommended treatment type is
Medication
Food that is high in this chemical can naturally boost levels of Nitric Oxide in the body
Nitrate
What is the medical term for chest pain
Angina
What is the buildup of fatty plaques in the arterial wall?
Atherosclerosis
This level of prevention includes screenings like blood pressure and cholesterol checks to catch risk factors early.
This class of medication lowers LDL cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack
Statins
This type of dietary fiber found in oats and legumes can help lower LDL cholesterol
Soluble Fiber
This term refers to an imbalance where the heart muscles demand for oxygen is greater than the oxygen supply from coronary blood flow.
Myocardial Ischemia
These are the two major categories used to classify CAD risk factors
Modifiable and Nonmodifiable
This type of prevention would include prescribing medications like statins or antihypertensives to prevent further cardiovascular complications.
Tertiary = treatment + managing disease
This is the primary surgery to treat CAD. Abbreviated as CABG
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
This type of fat is harmful because it raises LDL and lowers HDL
Trans Fat