heart anatomy
This chamber receives oxygen-poor blood from the body
right atrium
a condition where blood pressure is consistently high
hypertension
a controllable risk factor involving nicotine
smoking
pain or pressure in the chest is known as this
chest pain/pressure
doctors recommend this many minutes of exercise per week
150 minutes
This valve prevents backflow between the left atrium and left ventricle
mitral(bicuspid) valve
chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart
angina
Having this condition doubles your risk of heart disease
diabetes
numbness or weakness on one side can signal this emmergency
stroke
eating these types of fats helps protect the hear
healthy fats
The heart muscle layer responsible for pumping
myocardium
A heart attack is medically called this
myocardial infarction
a common dietary risk for heart( too much ___)
difficulty catching breath
shortness of breath
This mineral helps lower blood pressure
postassuim
These vessels supply oxygen to the heart itself
coronary arteries
when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs
heart failure
a common afmily related risk that cannot change
genetics? family history
Women may feel this instead of chest pain during a heart attack
jaw/neck/back pain, nasesa
Managing this emotion can reduce heart risks
stress
The natural pacemaker of the heart
sinoatrial node
a disorder with plaque buildup in arteries
Atherosclerosis
a condition caused by long-term stress that raises heart disease risk
chronic high cortisol or chronic stress
a fast , irregular heartbeat can be the sign of this
arrhythmia
the type of cholesterol you want to keep low
LDL ( bad cholesterol)