Exam 15: Cardiovascular Health

Arteries carry blood away from the heart.

The large blood vessels through which oxygen-poor blood travels are called the

Angina pectoris is caused by

The most common form of heart disease is coronary artery disease caused by atherosclerosis.

Arnold is 56 years old and considers himself to be in good health. He has a family history of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. He recently had a routine physical exam. He was told that his blood pressure was 130/85, his total cholesterol was 210 (LDL was 175 and HDL was 35), and his glucose levels were normal. Arnold was also informed that his weight of 190 pounds made him about 10 pounds overweight. -Arnold's physician expressed some concern about the results of the exam.What finding is most likely the key cause of her concern?

People with no cardiovascular disease risk factors should have their blood pressure measured by a professional

The LDL particle size that poses the greatest risk for cardiovascular disease is pattern

The peripheral arteries supply the heart muscle with oxygenated blood.

The DASH study found that a diet low in _______ reduces blood pressure.

The most common surgical treatment for heart disease is an angiogram.

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a common cause of sudden death among elderly people.

Hemorrhagic strokes occur when a blood vessel in the brain bursts.

Increasing which nutrient can help lower blood pressure?

The small blood vessels that deliver blood to and pick blood up from tissues are

When the heart contracts,during the ______ phase,blood pressure increases;when the heart relaxes,during the ______ phase,blood pressure decreases.

An arrhythmia is

Diabetics have higher rates of

Diastole is the period of the heart's contraction.

Diets high in folic acid raise levels of homocysteine and cardiovascular disease risk.

C-reactive protein is released into the bloodstream in response to