Anatomy
This muscular organ pumps blood throughout the body.
What is the heart?
A condition in which blood pressure is consistently too high.
What is hypertension?
This lifestyle habit, involving nicotine, greatly increases the risk of heart disease.
What is smoking?
This diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, is recommended for heart health.
What is the Mediterranean diet?
This common symptom of a heart attack feels like pressure or pain in the chest.
What is chest pain?
This largest artery in the body carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
What is the aorta?
This disease occurs when plaque builds up in the coronary arteries, reducing blood flow to the heart.
What is coronary artery disease (CAD)?
A lack of this type of physical activity can lead to obesity and a higher risk of heart disease.
What is exercise?
Engaging in at least 150 minutes of this activity per week helps maintain heart health.
What is exercise?
The FAST acronym helps identify a stroke; the "F" stands for this.
What is face drooping?
These small blood vessels allow the exchange of oxygen and nutrients between blood and tissues.
What are capillaries?
This condition occurs when the heart cannot pump blood effectively, leading to fluid buildup in the lungs and body.
What is heart failure?
This common condition, known as "high cholesterol," can lead to plaque buildup in the arteries.
What is hypercholesterolemia?
This number should be kept below 120/80 mmHg to reduce the risk of heart disease.
What is blood pressure?
During a heart attack, a blockage in this type of blood vessel prevents oxygen from reaching the heart muscle.
What is an artery?
This chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood into the aorta.
What is the left ventricle?
Also called "the silent killer," this disease often has no symptoms but increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.
What is high blood pressure?
This disease, in which blood sugar levels are too high, significantly increases the risk of heart problems.
What is diabetes?
Limiting this substance, found in processed foods, can help prevent high blood pressure.
What is sodium (salt)?
This emergency treatment, which includes chest compressions and rescue breaths, can save a person in cardiac arrest.
What is CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)?
This valve prevents blood from flowing backward between the left atrium and left ventricle.
What is the mitral (bicuspid) valve?
This type of arrhythmia causes an irregular and often rapid heart rate, increasing the risk of stroke.
What is atrial fibrillation (AFib)?
High levels of this stress hormone can increase blood pressure and contribute to heart disease over time.
What is cortisol?
This "good" cholesterol helps remove plaque from arteries and should be kept high.
What is HDL (high-density lipoprotein)?
This condition occurs when a blood clot or burst blood vessel disrupts blood flow to the brain.
What is a stroke?