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Heart DiseaseHeart Disease
Health 9Health 9
Risk Factors for Heart DiseasesRisk Factors for Heart DiseasesHigh blood pressureDiet high in fatDiet high in cholesterolDiet high in saltFamily HistorySedentary Lifestyle
High blood pressureDiet high in fatDiet high in cholesterolDiet high in saltFamily HistorySedentary Lifestyle
Risk Factors ContinuedRisk Factors Continued
ObesitySmokingAlcohol AbuseDrug useStress
ObesitySmokingAlcohol AbuseDrug useStress
ATHEROSCLEROSISATHEROSCLEROSIS A disease in which the
plaque builds up on the insides of the walls of the arteries
These arteries can become blocked preventing oxygen-rich blood from passing
A disease in which the plaque builds up on the insides of the walls of the arteries
These arteries can become blocked preventing oxygen-rich blood from passing
Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium and other substances found in the body.
Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium and other substances found in the body.
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HypertensionHypertension
The clinical name for high blood pressure.
Means the pressure on the arterial wall is too great.
Can lead to heart attack, angina pectoris
The clinical name for high blood pressure.
Means the pressure on the arterial wall is too great.
Can lead to heart attack, angina pectoris
Heart MurmurHeart Murmur Abnormal sound the
heart makes
Most heart murmurs are congenital
Most heart murmurs are innocent, meaning they do not require medical interference/treatment
Abnormal sound the heart makes
Most heart murmurs are congenital
Most heart murmurs are innocent, meaning they do not require medical interference/treatment
Usually occurs from a faulty valve
Occasionally people outgrow them where the murmur disappears as the body repairs itself
Usually occurs from a faulty valve
Occasionally people outgrow them where the murmur disappears as the body repairs itself
ANGINA PECTORISANGINA PECTORIS Occurs when blood
flow to the heart is reduced.
Often confused with a heart attack
Occurs when blood flow to the heart is reduced.
Often confused with a heart attack
Symptoms include Sweating Weakness Faintness Numbness and
tingling Nausea Shortness of breath Rapid or irregular
heartbeat Pale skin
Symptoms include Sweating Weakness Faintness Numbness and
tingling Nausea Shortness of breath Rapid or irregular
heartbeat Pale skin
Heart AttackHeart Attack Occurs when blood
flow to the heart is stopped or severely reduced
Usually caused by a blockage in an artery leading to the heart
Occurs when blood flow to the heart is stopped or severely reduced
Usually caused by a blockage in an artery leading to the heart
Symptoms include: Pain or tightness in
the chest Pain or numbness in
the left arm Pain radiating into the
jaw Sweating Lightheadedness Nausea Feelings similar to
indigestion
Symptoms include: Pain or tightness in
the chest Pain or numbness in
the left arm Pain radiating into the
jaw Sweating Lightheadedness Nausea Feelings similar to
indigestion
StrokeStroke Occurs when there is a
blockage of an artery leading to the brain or bleeding in the brain
Symptoms include: Paralysis on one side of the
body Confusion Blurred vision Weakness Slurred speech
Occurs when there is a blockage of an artery leading to the brain or bleeding in the brain
Symptoms include: Paralysis on one side of the
body Confusion Blurred vision Weakness Slurred speech
Prevention MethodsPrevention Methods
Maintain a healthy weightKeep a diet low in fat, cholesterol, and saltExerciseMonitor blood pressureGet regular check-upsAvoid drugs and smokingAvoid alcohol in excess
Maintain a healthy weightKeep a diet low in fat, cholesterol, and saltExerciseMonitor blood pressureGet regular check-upsAvoid drugs and smokingAvoid alcohol in excess
Prevention ContinuedPrevention Continued
Be aware of early signs and symptomsKnow your family historyLearn and practice stress relief skillsMake healthy choices
Be aware of early signs and symptomsKnow your family historyLearn and practice stress relief skillsMake healthy choices