Cardiovascular
If someone is having a stroke, this acronym might help you save their life
B-E-F-A-S-T
This chronic disease is often seasonal, with the body releasing histamines that make us sick
What are Allergies
This occurs when there is an acute, sudden disruption of blood flow to part of the brain
What is a stroke
A person with this type of diabetes produces little to no insulin and must give themselves doses of insulin (5%-10% of all diabetes cases)
What is Type 1 Diabetes
This type of treatment uses drugs (chemicals) to slow the reproduction of cancer cells
What is Chemotherapy
This impairment can result in pain, swelling, inflammation, or stiffness in a joint
What is Arthritis
This is the buildup of fatty substances (plaque) on walls of arteries
What is atherosclerosis
A diabetic condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not enough to be considered a full Diabetic. Nearly 1 in 3 Americans have this condition.
What is Prediabetes
This is the most deadly form of cancer, with patients in advanced stages often living only a few months
Lung Cancer
This disorder causes temporary loss of mind and body control. 2 forms include Petit Mal & Grand Mal
What is Epilepsy
A family history of certain cardiovascular diseases, such as hypertension, may increase your risk of developing those diseases. It is important to be aware of your ___________ so that you can practice behaviors that may reduce your risk
What is Heredity
This type of diabetes typically develops after 30 years of age, but is starting to develop at an earlier age
What is Type 2 Diabetes
This is an inherited blood disease where red blood cells carry less oxygen than normal due to thier change in shape
What is Sickle-Cell Anemia
In 2024, this school produced a 13-0 record and won the NYS Football Championship
What is Frankfort High School
These 4 factors are out of your control when it comes to preventing CV disease
Age, Heridity, Gender, Ethnicity (Bonus points if any group remembers what 2 ethnicities!)
If you dont take care of your diabetes, these sores can develop on the bottom of your foot, often leading to large holes and potentially gangrene
What are Ulcers
Surgeons may remove a small piece of the tissue in question to examine it for signs of cancer
What is Biopsy
This chronic condition is often called Lou Gherigs Disease
What is ALS
What is red and smells like blue paint?
Red Paint
Surgeons use a vein from the patient's leg or an artificial blood vessel to construct a detour around a blocked coronary artery
What is Coronary Bypass Surgery
This form of diabetes is only found in women and may develop during pregnancy, and subside after birth
What is Gestational Diabetes
There are 2 types of Tumors. One is cancerous, one is not
Benign & Malignant
This brain disorder slowly gets worse. It causes shaking, slows down functioning, and impairs speech. Most famously, this affected Muhammad Ali
This past weekend, this golfer completed the "Grand Slam" of golf after winning the Masters on his 11th attempt. This is also Mr. B's favorite golfer
Who is Rory McIlroy