This is less than 35 inches for women and less than 40 inches for men.
What is optimal waist circumference?
100
1/2 non-starchy vegetables and fruits, 1/4 whole grains or starchy veges, 1/4 lean protein.
What is a heart healthy plate?
100
Most days of the week, 30-45 minutes. At least 150 min/ week.
What is how often you should do cardiovascular exercise?
100
Usually performed when chest pain or a heart attack occurs. It looks at the heart to find blockages.
What is a heart catheterization?
200
This happens when blood is blocked from getting to the heart muscle. Signs may include Shortness of Breath, Chest pressure, Shoulder/ Arm Discomfort, or possibly even back pain.
What is a heart attack?
200
This is when the body isn't producing enough insulin or it isn't using the insulin efficiently.
Jogging, walking, swimming, dancing, cycling, etc.
What is aerobic or cardiovascular exercises?
200
This is placed in a coronary artery if a blockage is found.
What is a stent?
300
A percentage that determines the heart pumping action
What is Ejection Fraction?
300
This is where insulin is secreted.
What is the pancreas?
300
Less than 24 grams (6 tsp) for women and 36(9 tsp) grams for men.
What daily recommendation for sugar?
300
Working at cardiovascular level of 11-13, fairly light-somewhat hard. Always being able to talk.
What does RPE stand for?
300
When a vessel can not be repaired by a stent or angioplasty, this surgery uses a vein from the leg (or the mammary artery) in place of the blocked artery.
What is coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)?
400
This is made up of cholesterol, calcium, cellular waste products and fatty substances.
What is plaque?
400
This is when blood sugar gets too high or too low.
What is hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia?
400
Lean meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, whole grain products, almonds, skim milk, water and low-fat dairy.
What is a heart healthy diet?
400
Lower resting heart rate, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, raises HDL, better stamina, less stress, better nights of sleep, better utilization of oxygen, more energy, etc...
What are the benefits of exercise?
400
True or False. During a CABG, they remove the blocked artery completely and replace it with a different one.
What is False?
500
These are risk factors for heart disease (name 3).
What is family history, age, gender, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, cigarette smoking, obesity and sedentary lifestyle?
500
The leading cause of Death in Women
What is Heart Disease?
500
This lowers your HDL and increases your LDL. It's the worst type of fats used to preserve foods and increase shelf-life.
What is trans fats?
500
Lasts 5-10 minutes and prevents blood pooling.
What is a cool down?
500
Helps make the heart stronger especially after surgery and is usually monitored by professional staff and supervised by a physician.