Exam 15: Cardiovascular Health

Sudden cardiac death most often occurs because of

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

A hemorrhagic stroke may occur as a result of

A sphygmomanometer is an instrument used to measure

Depressed people are more likely to smoke.

Diabetics also have higher rates of

The aorta is the body's largest artery.

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

Which of the following is not a Type A personality characteristic closely associated with heart disease?

A slightly higher intake of unsaturated fats may be recommended for people with

Chest pain caused by lack of oxygen to the heart is called

Which of the following statements about homocysteine is true?

The most common type of heart valve disorder

The largest artery in the body is the

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

The lipoprotein that draws cholesterol out of the walls of the arteries and returns it to the liver for recycling is

Congestive heart failure is

What is the number-one killer of American women?

Evidence suggests that after a heart attack the risk of ______ rises.

When a coronary artery becomes blocked,the result is