Heart Health and Disease

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What is a major consequence of a heart attack?

  • The chest pain becomes mild.
  • The heart stops beating.
  • The heart muscle dies. (correct)
  • The arteries get clogged.

What is angina characterized by?

  • No symptoms at all.
  • Severe chest pain that reduces over time.
  • Mild chest pain that spreads to the arms and shoulders. (correct)
  • Pain in the legs and feet only.

What is the primary cause of heart disease?

  • Infectious diseases.
  • Arteries getting clogged by fat and other plaque. (correct)
  • Genetic predisposition.
  • High blood pressure only.

What is the main function of the heart?

<p>To pump blood to the rest of the body. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is heart failure?

<p>When the heart isn't pumping blood well enough for the body. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the symptoms of heart disease?

<p>Chest/arm pain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can help prevent heart disease?

<p>Regular exercise (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What increases the likelihood of heart disease?

<p>Being overweight (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to recognize the symptoms of heart disease?

<p>So you can visit a doctor who might be able to catch it early (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for heart disease?

<p>Having a family history of heart disease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Heart Health & Disease

  • Over 600,000 Americans suffer from heart disease every year, making it a leading cause of death in the US as of 2016.

Types of Heart Disease

  • Angina: a mild type of heart disease characterized by strong chest pain that can spread to the shoulders, chest, and arms, caused by insufficient blood flow to the heart.
  • Heart Failure: a type of heart disease where the heart fails to pump blood efficiently, but does not mean the heartbeat stops.
  • Heart Attack: a serious type of heart disease where a blood clot blocks blood flow to the heart, causing part or all of the heart muscle to die.

Heart Disease Causes

  • Heart disease is caused by the buildup of fat and plaque in arteries, making it difficult for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body.
  • Factors that increase the likelihood of heart disease:
    • Being overweight
    • Smoking
    • High blood pressure
    • Being older
    • Having family members with heart disease

Heart Disease Symptoms

  • Chest/arm pain
  • Swollen legs, ankles, and feet
  • Dizziness
  • Easily tired
  • Racing/irregular heart beat

Heart Disease Prevention

  • Eating a heart-healthy diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and fish
  • Regular doctor visits
  • Exercising regularly
  • Avoiding smoking

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