Risks & Prevention for Young Adults Cardiovascular Disease Kristen Hinners

Higher Risk of Heart Disease: High Blood Pressure High Blood Cholesterol Family History Diabetes

Smoking Poor Eating Habits Lack of exercise Obesity or Overweight Age Higher Risk of Heart Disease:

Coronary Artery Disease Coronary Artery Disease Video

Conditions of Cardiovascular Disease Arteriosclerosis Atherosclerosis Angina Heart Attack Stroke

Arteriosclerosis Hardening of the arteries Arteries are no longer flexible Can Damage Organs due to poor blood circulation

Atherosclerosis Arteries narrower Fat and cholesterol build up called plaques Restricted blood flow Complications: Stroke Heart Attack Damage Organs

Angina The condition when the heart does not get the needed amount of blood

Heart Attack Blood supply for the heart is blocked Not enough oxygen Artery dies permanently myocardial infarction

Stroke When a part of the brain does not get enough blood and dies as a result

Treatment & Test Angiography Angioplasty Bypass Surgery

Angiogram Catheter inserted into by an incision in the arm or groin Internal view of the heart One-Two Hours Long Your Awake during the test More on Coronary Angiogram

Angioplasty Preformed during an angiogram Small balloon placed inside artery to spread out plaque Restores proper blood flow A stent or wired tube may be placed and left in artery

Angiogram/ Cardiac Catheterization

Risks of Angiogram Bleeding Infection Blood clots Heart attack or stroke Seizures 1 in 500 will have serious complication which may result in death

Coronary Bypass Surgery Open Heart Surgery Bypass coronary arteries with the use of arteries from somewhere else in the body Many incision throughout the body Cut open ribs to operate

Coronary Bypass Surgery Approximately a week in the hospital Two to four weeks of home rest 4% of patients have serious complications Very painful

Coronary Bypass Surgery

Prevention Be mindful of diet Be physically active Know your risks Keep your cholesterol and blood sugar at a healthy level Don’t Smoke Reduce Stress

Keep your Heart Healthy!