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Heart Disease

Heart Disease. #1 Leading Cause of Death. Heart/Cardiovascular Disease. Heart Disease is an umbrella term which includes the following diseases: Angina Pectoris Coronary Artery Disease Heart Failure Heart Attack Stroke. Risk Factors. Family History High Blood Pressure

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Heart Disease

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  1. Heart Disease #1 Leading Cause of Death

  2. Heart/Cardiovascular Disease Heart Disease is an umbrella term which includes the following diseases: • Angina Pectoris • Coronary Artery Disease • Heart Failure • Heart Attack • Stroke

  3. Risk Factors Family History High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol Diabetes Tobacco Diet Physical Inactivity Obesity Alcohol Which ones do you have control over?

  4. Arteriosclerosis: hardening of the arteries; restricts blood flow to organs Atherosclerosis: build up of fat and cholesterol (“plaque”) on the walls of the arteries.

  5. BE KNOWLEDGABLE ON EMERGENCY CARE CPR Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation chest compressions to circulate oxygenated blood AED CALL 911

  6. Ways you can control Heart Disease risk factors • Keeping a healthy diet • Maintain a healthy weight • Exercise regularly • Limit alcohol & smoking • ALSO …..Annual doctor visits • Cholesterol checks • Blood pressure checks • Communicate with health care professionals

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