Heart Disease

Key Risk Factors High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol Smoking -weakens the artery walls, hardens arteries and raises BP

Medical Conditions/Lifestyle Choices Risk Factors Diabetes Overweight/Obesity Poor Diet Physical Inactivity Excessive Alcohol use

Hypertension Definition Extreme force of blood through the arteries.   Hypertension Definition Extreme force of blood through the arteries. High BP = 140/90 Average BP = 117-120/60-80 Emergency BP = 180/110 Diet Concerns Decrease alcohol Decrease sodium intake   Treatment Decrease weight Increase exercise Decrease stress Stop smoking Medications

High Cholesterol Definition Large amounts of cholesterol   Definition Diet Concerns Treatment High Cholesterol Large amounts of cholesterol in the blood that narrows and hardens arteries. Decrease fat intake Increase fiber intake Decrease weight Increase exercise Medications  

Heart Attack Definition Diet Concerns Treatment   Definition Diet Concerns Treatment Heart Attack Tissue death to the heart. Blood flow to the heart is reduced. Cardiac arrest Definition-sudden and abrupt stopping of the heart Decrease fat intake Decrease sodium intake Emergency treatment= CPR/AED Decrease stress Open blocked arteries Medication Surgery (bypass)

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

Stroke When the blood flow to the brain is cut off. Definition Diet   Definition Diet Concerns Treatment Stroke When the blood flow to the brain is cut off. Decrease fat intake Decrease sodium intake Decrease alcohol Emergency treatment= CPR/AED   Decrease stress Medication Break up blood clots drugs Blood thinning drugs Lower BP drugs

Ways you can control Heart Disease risk factors 1. Keeping a healthy diet 2. Maintain a healthy weight 3. Exercise regularly 4. Limit alcohol & smoking 5. Annual doctor visits Cholesterol checks Blood pressure checks Communicate with health care professionals