Heart Anatomy | Risk Factors | Exercise | Nutrition | Medications |
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What is the name of the muscle that pumps blood through your body?
Heart
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What is our "good cholesterol" called?
HDL
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This helps improve endurance, improves metabolism, and improves resting blood pressure
Exercise
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The recommended type of breads, cereals & grains are
Whole grains
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Before taking any medication always:
Talk with your doctor
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What is the part(s) in the heart that keeps blood from flowing backwards?
Valves
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What is hypertension?
High blood pressure
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You should do this before aerobic exercise to slowly and safely increase your heart rate and blood pressure
A five-minute warm-up
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The recommended servings of fruits & vegetables per day is
5 servings
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Theses medications help prevent heart attacks and strokes by preventing blood clots
Blood thinners (such as aspirin)
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What is the surgery to repair or replace a heart valve called?
TAVR or trans-catheter aortic valve replacement
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What is the LDL (bad cholesterol) goal for people with heart disease?
<70 mg/dl
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What is the scale used to measure how exerted your body feels during exercise?
RPE scale
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Doing this can give you more nutrition & ingredient information about the foods you are eating
Reading food labels
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This medication is generally considered safe to use for pain (but always consult your doctor before taking any medication)
Tylenol
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What are the blood vessels that on the outside of the heart that supply blood to the hearts' own muscle?
Coronary Arteries
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What is the disease that occurs when your blood sugar is too high
Diabetes
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This helps improve balance, joint stability, and strengthen
Resistance training
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To help reduce your sodium intake, avoid this
Adding salt to your food
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This medication might be prescribed for angina symptoms such as chest pain or pressure
Nitroglycerin
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What is the surgery performed that bypasses blocked coronary arteries?
CABG or Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
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What is present in nearly 70% of Americans, and can lead to heart disease
Obesity
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What does "MET" stand for?
Metabolic equivalent
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Avoid these types of foods when dining out
Breaded and fried foods
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These medications help reduce your chance of heart attack by lowering your cholesterol (the fat that can clog your arteries)
Statins (such as atorvastatin)
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