Cardiovascular Health
This system delivers oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and other substances throughout the body.
What is the Cardiovascular System?
CAD affects these blood vessels, which supply blood to the heart.
What are coronary arteries?
Varicose Veins are swollen, twisted veins most commonly found in this part of the body.
What are legs?
This is the condition in which fatty deposits build up in the arteries, causing a reduction in blood flow.
What is artherosclerosis?
This structure brings deoxygenated blood from the lower body
What is the inferior vena cava?
Regular physical activity lowers the risk of this mental health condition.
What is depression?
The buildup of plaque in the arteries reduces flow of this vital substance to the heart.
What is blood?
Name one common symptom of varicose veins other than visible appearance.
What is pain, swelling, or a feeling of heaviness?
This type of fat, found in blood, contributes to plaque buildup in arteries.
What is cholesterol?
This valve pours blood into the left ventricle
What is mitral or bicuspid valve?
As someone ages, their heart muscles slightly degenerate and these structures thicken and stiffen.
What are heart valves?
This heart condition can happen if blood flow to the heart is completely blocked.
What is heart attack?
Varicose veins occur when these structures in veins weaken, allowing blood to pool.
What are valves?
These type of people is most likely to develop atherosclerosis. (At least one)
What is obese, aging, smokers?
Pulmonary vein carries blood to this structure
What is the lungs?
Genetics, environment, and this factor have the largest impact on cardiovascular health as you age.
What are lifestyle choices?
Name 3 healthy habits that can reduce risk of CAD.
What is regular exercise, healthy eating, and managing stress? (Other answers include not smoking, getting enough sleep, etc.)
This lifestyle habit, which include sitting or standing for an extended period without moving, increases the risk of varicose veins.
What is extended inactivity?
This common symptom occurs when the heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen due to narrowed arteries.
What is chest pain (angina)?
This structure separates the left and right ventricles
This unhealthy habit increases the risk of blockages, inflammation, and heart disease, but quitting can greatly improve cardiovascular health.
What is smoking?
In addition to lifestyle changes, this type of supplement, often derived from fish, is used to help treat CAD.
What are Omega-3 Fatty Acids?
Name 2 treatments for varicose veins.
What are laser treatments and vein stripping? (other answers include surgery, compression socks, exercise)
This procedure, involving the use of a catheter and balloon, is commonly performed to open up blocked arteries.
What is an Angioplasty?
This structure is known as the heart's pacemaker
What is the SA node?