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Vocab Terms
Preventions
First Aid
Symptoms
Major Risk Factors
100
When the heart doesn't pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body. Overworks itself.
What is heart failure
100
4-5 cups of this should be eaten daily
What is fruit and vegetables
100
What number should you call if someone is having a heart attack or stroke?
What is 911
100
A common symptom of heart attacks found in the left side of the body
What is pain in the arm
100

True or False? Heart Attacks and strokes can kill you?

What is true

200

A sac-like protrusion from a blood vessel or the heart, resulting from a weakening of the vessel wall or heart muscle.

What is an aneurysm.

200
2-3 times a week this should be eaten
What is fish
200
When helping someone who is having a stroke you must check to see if ___?___ is open
What is the airway
200
You will have problems using one or both of these.
What is eyes
200
The biggest risk factor for stroke is what?
What is hypertension
300
The force exerted in the arteries by blood as it circulates.
What is blood pressure
300
Try to reduce this in your diet
What is salt
300
This should be performed if the person is not breathing.
What is CPR
300

Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, and not understanding are symptoms of a stroke.

True or False?

What is True

300
This disease can have a major factor for heart attacks.
What is diabetes
400
A machine that is used to administer an electric shock to the heart in order to re-establish normal heart rhythm.
What is defibrillator
400
Try to avoid this harmful act to prevent heart attack and stroke
What is smoking
400

What should you not do in the case of a person who has symptoms of a heart attack?

What is wait for symptoms to go away

400
____?______ in breath is a common symptom
What is shortness
400
True or False? Risk of stroke doubles every decade after the age of 45.
What is False (55)
500
A progressive condition where the heart muscle weakens and cannot pump blood efficiently. Fluid accumulates in the lungs, hands, ankles, or other parts of the body and is often associated with shortness of breath.
What is heart failure
500
This sweet tasty snack is good for the heart in small amounts about two times a week.
What is dark chocolate
500
Should you give the victim any type of medication while they are having a heart attack?
What is NO (Unless Prescribed by doctor)
500
The ___?___ will go numb and sometimes droop to one side.
What is face
500

Men or womem have a greater chance for heart disease.

What is women.