Exam 11: Cardiovascular Health

To treat elevated blood cholesterol levels, the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association recommend treatment with a group of medications known as ________, which lower LDL.

More men than women die from CVD.

A person with no CVD risk factors should have his or her blood pressure measured at least once every ________ years.

Blood fats absorbed from food and manufactured by the body are known as

In addition to type 1 and type 2, there is a third type of diabetes, known as gestational diabetes.

About ________ percent of Americans have one of the two major forms of diabetes.

The thickening and hardening of the arteries is known as

List and discuss the five contributing risk factors for CVD that can be changed, along with lifestyle strategies for reducing these risks.

When plaque builds up in the coronary arteries, it causes a condition known as

An extra or altered heart sound detectable during a routine medical exam is known as a(n)

Metabolic syndrome and diabetes are the same thing.

Age, gender, and race and ethnicity are all

Doctors recommend that saturated fats be limited to 5% to 6% of daily calories for adults with elevated LDL.

A heartbeat that is too fast, too slow, or irregular is known as

Sodium restriction is one way of controlling high blood pressure.

Type 2 diabetes

With regard to the link between CVD and stress, it is recommended to avoid stress at all costs.

Blockage in the coronary veins causes a heart attack, while the blockage of a cerebral artery causes a stroke.

A diet with a significant amount of ________-between 25 and 38 grams a day are recommended-helps protect against CVD.

Which statement about type 2 diabetes detection is correct?