Heart Anatomy
How many chambers are in the heart?
Four
What are the five main food groups?
Grains, Fruits, Veggies, Dairy, Protein
How many risk factors are there for Heart Disease?
Ten
True or False
The beating sound of your heart is caused by the blood moving through the coronary arteries.
False- The sound is from the valves opening and closing
How many cats does Lizzy have?
3 cats
Approximately, how much does the heart weigh?
Less than one pound
How many 8 oz cups should we drink in a day?
Eight
What are the 3 uncontrollable risk factors?
Age
Gender
Family History
What is the record number of bypasses at Carle?
7
Where is Brooke (our awesome intern) from?
St. Joe
Which ventricle is the strongest?
Left ventricle
Which fat is the worst fat for you?
Saturated Fat
Trans Fat
Unsaturated Fat
Trans Fat
True or False
If you continue to smoke after having a heart attack your chance of having another is doubled.
True
When was the first open heart procedure done? (not at Carle)
1893
How many staff members do we have?
Six (For Now)
What artery is known as the widow maker?
Left Anterior Descending
What percent of your daily calories should come from fat?
Less than 25%
Where is insulin made?
Pancreas
How old was the youngest patient to receive heart surgery?
1 minute old. That patient survived but eventually received a heart transplant.
Where did most of the staff attend college?
Eastern Illinois University
What is it called when normally closed vessels open and serve as alternate routes?
Collateral Circulation
How many mg of sodium are in 1 tsp of salt?
2200-2300mg which is your allowance for the entire day
What is considered a healthy blood pressure?
LESS than 120 over LESS than 80
What day of the year is most common for heart attacks to occur?
Christmas day
How many combined children does the staff have?
Three