Name That Disease!
A blockage of the blood flow to the heart.
What is Myocardial Infarction (heart attack)?
This cardiovascular disorder is defined by elevated blood pressure, often with no noticeable symptoms, earning it the nickname "the silent killer."
What is Hypertension?
TRUE OR FALSE: Low LDL levels (low-density lipoprotein) increase the risk for cardiovascular diseases.
What is False? (high LDL levels increase cardiovascular disease risk)
TRUE OR FALSE: Lack of physical activity increases risk of a cardiovascular disease.
What is True?
This group of medications helps reduce blood clot formation and is often prescribed to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
What are blood thinners/anticoagulants?
A blockage or interruption to the brain's blood supply.
What is Stroke?
This term refers to the insufficient blood flow to the heart muscle, often resulting in chest pain or discomfort.
What is Angina?
These are the two main types of lipoproteins that transport cholesterol in the bloodstream.
What are HDL (high-density lipoprotein) and LDL (low-density lipoprotein)?
List three lifestyle risks.
What is: Unhealthy diet, sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy weight, smoking, alcohol, stress.
Medications in this class are often prescribed to lower blood pressure and reduce the workload of the heart.
What are beta-blockers?
An abnormal rhythm of the heart. Either too fast, too slow, or irregular.
What is Arrhythmia?
This term describes the blockage or narrowing of blood vessels in the legs, often causing pain, cramping, and difficulty walking.
What is Peripheral Artery Disease?
HDL is often referred to as this type of cholesterol because it is associated with reducing the risk of heart disease.
What is "good" cholesterol?
Consuming too much of this type of fat, commonly found in fried foods and baked goods, is a major dietary risk factor for heart disease.
What is saturated fat?
This minimally invasive procedure involves threading a thin tube (catheter) into a blocked artery to open it up and restore blood flow.
What is Angioplasty?
The thickening or hardening of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque in the inner lining of an artery.
What is Atherosclerosis?
Individuals with this condition may experience excessive fatigue, shortness of breath, and swelling in the ankles and legs due to the heart's inability to pump effectively.
What is Congestive Heart Failure?
HDL plays a vital role in cardiovascular health by doing this to excess cholesterol in the blood vessels.
What is removing excess cholesterol from the blood vessel walls (reverse cholesterol transport)?
The excessive intake of this mineral can lead to high blood pressure, a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.
What is sodium (salt)?
This medical device is implanted in the chest to help regulate and maintain a normal heart rhythm in individuals with irregular heartbeats.
What is Pacemaker?
A condition in which the heart valves become permanently damaged by rheumatic fever. May start shortly after untreated streptococcal infection.
What is rheumatic heart disease?
A rare condition that can lead to a tear in the inner layer of the aorta. Often associated with Marfan syndrome.
What is Aortic Dissection?
LDL particles can become more dangerous when they undergo a chemical change, making them more likely to contribute to atherosclerosis. What is this process called?
What is LDL (low-density lipoprotein) oxidation?
High levels of this type of cholesterol in the blood can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
What is LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol?
This surgical procedure involves replacing a damaged or blocked coronary artery with a healthy blood vessel from another part of the body.
What is coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)?