Exam 11: Cardiovascular Health

Among the possible risk factors for CVD currently under study is the effect of ________, an amino acid that may damage the lining of blood vessels.

Psychological and social factors such as anger, as well as inflammation, insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, and high triglyceride levels are all

In all cases, exercise is recommended for dealing with CVD-even among people who have CVD at present.

High-density lipoproteins or HDLs are known as

Hormone replacement therapy is recommended for menopausal women to reduce their risk for CVD.

The greatest protection against heart disease is

Nearly half of all Americans suffering from CVD are age 60 or younger.

Smoking is the leading preventable cause of CVD.

Atherosclerosis is caused by the accumulation of deposits, known as ________, on artery walls.

Low-density lipoproteins, or LDLs, are referred to as "good" cholesterol.

List three or more of the major risk factors for CVD that can be changed. For each, discuss its effect on the cardiovascular system and (where appropriate) how the risk factor is measured.

The onset of type 2 diabetes is almost always sudden.

Blurred vision is among the warning signs for diabetes.

A normal blood pressure reading for an adult is anything below ________, respectively, for systolic and diastolic pressure.

Every year, about 1 out of ________ deaths is attributable to smoking.

If people adopted healthy lifestyle behaviors such as regular exercise and a moderate diet, about ________ of cases of type 2 diabetes could be prevented.

The incidence of heart attack is higher for males than females until the age of 55.

Describe the warning signs associated with heart attack, stroke, and sudden cardiac arrest.

With regard to CVD risk, fat that collects in the ________ is the most dangerous.

Discuss the varieties of diabetes, as well as the warning signs, treatments, and (where applicable) prevention measures.