Heart Basics
Chamber of the heart that pumps oxygenated blood to the body
What is the left ventricle?
Consuming too much of this mineral, often found in processed foods, can increase the risk of hypertension
What is sodium?
During exercise, your breathing rate increases to supply more of this gas to your muscles
What is oxygen?
Class of meds that ends in -pril
What are ACE inhibitors?
Body builder turned movie star turned governor known for saying "I'll be back"
Who is Arnold Schwarzenegger?
Valve that separates the left atrium and left ventricle
What is the mitral (bicuspid) valve?
This nutrient, found in foods like spinach and avocados, helps relax blood vessels and lower BP
What is potassium?
Number of minutes of moderate activity per week recommended by AHA
What is 150 minutes?
Diuretic commonly used for hypertension and edema
What is Hydrochlorothiazide?
Known as "The Rock," this actor and former pro wrestler posts intense gym videos with the tagline "Iron Paradise"
Who is Dwanye Johnson?
Normal range for resting heart rate in adults
What is 60-100 bpm?
This antioxidant vitamin, abundant in berries and dark leafy greens, helps protect blood vessels from damage
What is Vitamin C?
Regular exercise helps reduce the risk of this common chronic disease linked to heart health
What is hypertension?
This statin lowers LDL cholesterol by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase
What is Atorvastatin/Rosuvastatin?
Basketball legend famous for his "flu game" and relentless competitiveness
Who is Michael Jordan?
Layer of the heart that is thick, muscular, and responsible for contraction
What is the myocardium?
Type of cholesterol known as "bad cholesterol" because high levels can clog arteries and increase heart disease risk
What is LDL?
During exercise, your muscles need more oxygen delivered by this component of blood
What is hemoglobin?
Drug class that blocks the effects of adrenaline on the heart, lowering heart rate and blood pressure
What are beta-blockers?
Actress and entrepreneur known for her wellness brand "Poosh" and famous reality-TV family
Who is Kourtney Kardashian?
Electrical path of the heartbeat in order
What is SA node -> AV node -> Bundle of His -> Bundle branches -> Purkinje fibers ?
Diet known for lowering CVD risk
What is Mediterranean diet?
This hormone, released by the adrenal glands during exercise, increases HR and energy availability
What is adrenaline (epinephrine)?
Anticoagulant that requires regular INR monitoring
What is Warfarin?
This tennis legend won 23 Grand Slam singles titles and is known for her powerful fitness routine and advocacy for women in sports
Who is Serena Williams?