Exam 31: Women and Cardiovascular Disease

The World Health Organization's Global Burden of Disease estimates that CVD is the leading cause of death in the world, specifically among women.

CVD death rates have increased for women and men in recent decades.

Which term refers to a systemic disease in which fatty deposits composed of cholesterol, fat, and other blood components form plaque in the arteries?

List five of the modifiable risk factors associated with 90% of CVD in women.

For each decade after age 55, the stroke risk for women _____.

Hypertension has been defined as a _____.

Moderate alcohol consumption helps reduce the risk of CVD primarily by reducing HDL cholesterol levels.

Which part of the country has been classified as the "stroke belt" by the CDC?

List five barriers to CVD prevention reported by American women.

In what three ways does exercise protect against coronary events?

Antioxidant vitamin supplements are recommended to help reduce the risk of CVD.

Socioeconomic status during childhood contributes to adult heart disease mortality.

Research has documented CVD risk associated with psychosocial factors classified into what three psychosocial domains?

Which of the following is a symptom of CVD in women?

Which statement about the Heart and Estrogen/progestin Replacement Study (HERS) is correct?