1. 2007 Heart Disease & Stroke Statistics
1.2 million Americans had first or recurrent coronary attack. Nation’s SINGLE leading cause of death.
About 7.9 million Americans age 20 and older have survived a heart attack.
Stroke is the third leading cause of death.
Women account for about 6 in 10 stroke deaths.
An estimated 25.1 million men and 20.9 million women put themselves at increased risk of heart attack and stroke by smoking cigarettes.
About 36.6 million American adults have cholesterol levels of 240 mg/dl or higher – the point at which it becomes a major risk factor for coronary heart disease and stroke.
About 66 percent of Americans age 20 and older are overweight or obese.
At least 65 percent of people with diabetes die of some form of heart or blood vessel disease.

2. C A R D I O V A S C U L A R
F I T N E S S

3. Heart Basic Info

4. Cholesterol The body needs cholesterol for: - digesting dietary fats
- making hormones
- building cell walls and other processes.
The bloodstream carries cholesterol in particles called lipoproteins that deliver cholesterol to various body tissues to be used, stored or excreted.

5. LDL The Bad Cholesterol
Carries cholesterol that is most likely to attach to the walls of the arteries and contribute to atherosclerosis.
An LDL lower that 100 is considered good health.

6. High Density Lipoproteins
HDL
Good cholesterol that carry excess LDL out of the bloodstream and into the liver for elimination for the body. HDL helps prevent atherosclerosis.
40-50 or higher for HDL is good health.
Regular physical activity increases HDL levels.

8. Atherosclerosis
A disease in which certain substances including fats, low density lipo- proteins(LDL) build up on the inside walls of the arteries.

10. Arteriosclerosis
A type of coronary heart disease in which the arteries become hardened and thickened.

11. Medical Procedures and Surgeries
Stent Procedures
Bypass Surgery
Angioplasty
Radiofrequency Ablation

14. Non-Controllable Risk Factors
Increasing Age
Family History
Gender

15. Controllable Risk Factors
Tobacco Smoke
High Blood Cholesterol
High Blood Pressure
Physical Inactivity
Obesity & Overweight
Diabetes Mellitus
Stress
Diet and Nutrition

16. ABC's of Preventing Heart Disease,
Stoke and Heart Attack
                                                                                                                                                                                

17. Attack Warning Signs
Chest Discomfort – Pressure, Squeezing, Fullness or Pain.
Discomfort in areas other than the upper body include pain in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
Shortness of Breath
Other Signs: Cold Sweat, Nausea or Lightheadedness.

18. Stroke Warning Signs
Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body.
Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.
Sudden, severe headache with no know cause

19. Benefits of Exercise: For the heart: *pumps more blood with each beat
*heart muscle get stronger
*pumps more blood with each beat
*works more efficiently
For the blood vessels:
*healthy elastic arteries allow more blood flow
*less risk of atherosclerosis
*less risk of a blood clot leading to heart attack

20. Ways to Assess Cardiovascular Fitness
Step Test
One Mile Run
Pacer Test
12 minute Walk/Jog
Beat The Bell
Treadmill Test
Sub Max Bike Test

21. Foods for Fighting Heart Disease
Fish – High in omega – 3 fatty acids, Including salmon, tuna, mackerel, lake trout and sardines.
Nuts – Especially walnuts and almonds (eaten in place of foods containing saturated fats).
Oatmeal, Oat Bran, and cold cereal made from oatmeal or oat bran, which have been shown to lower cholesterol.
High diet in beans
Rich in whole grains – Oatmeal, popcorn
Onions and Garlic (Chop or crush to release the photo nutrients)
Fruits and Veggies – 5 servings a day

22. Foods to Consider Avoiding
Meats with 96% or more fat, red meats, hot dogs, and hamburgers
High Fat Dairy Products e.g., cheese, full fat yogurt, whole milk, ice cream
Fried foods
Sugar
Salt (for those with high blood pressure)‏
Candy, baked goods, and ice creams made with fats
High fat snacks, chips
Pies and pastry’s