Heart DiseaseHeart Disease

Health 9Health 9

Risk Factors for Heart DiseasesRisk Factors for Heart DiseasesHigh blood pressureDiet high in fatDiet high in cholesterolDiet high in saltFamily HistorySedentary Lifestyle

High blood pressureDiet high in fatDiet high in cholesterolDiet high in saltFamily HistorySedentary Lifestyle

Risk Factors ContinuedRisk Factors Continued

ObesitySmokingAlcohol AbuseDrug useStress

ObesitySmokingAlcohol AbuseDrug useStress

ATHEROSCLEROSISATHEROSCLEROSIS A disease in which the

plaque builds up on the insides of the walls of the arteries

These arteries can become blocked preventing oxygen-rich blood from passing

A disease in which the plaque builds up on the insides of the walls of the arteries

These arteries can become blocked preventing oxygen-rich blood from passing

Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium and other substances found in the body.

Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium and other substances found in the body.

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HypertensionHypertension

The clinical name for high blood pressure.

Means the pressure on the arterial wall is too great.

Can lead to heart attack, angina pectoris

The clinical name for high blood pressure.

Means the pressure on the arterial wall is too great.

Can lead to heart attack, angina pectoris

Heart MurmurHeart Murmur Abnormal sound the

heart makes

Most heart murmurs are congenital

Most heart murmurs are innocent, meaning they do not require medical interference/treatment

Abnormal sound the heart makes

Most heart murmurs are congenital

Most heart murmurs are innocent, meaning they do not require medical interference/treatment

Usually occurs from a faulty valve

Occasionally people outgrow them where the murmur disappears as the body repairs itself

Usually occurs from a faulty valve

Occasionally people outgrow them where the murmur disappears as the body repairs itself

ANGINA PECTORISANGINA PECTORIS Occurs when blood

flow to the heart is reduced.

Often confused with a heart attack

Occurs when blood flow to the heart is reduced.

Often confused with a heart attack

Symptoms include Sweating Weakness Faintness Numbness and

tingling Nausea Shortness of breath Rapid or irregular

heartbeat Pale skin

Symptoms include Sweating Weakness Faintness Numbness and

tingling Nausea Shortness of breath Rapid or irregular

heartbeat Pale skin

Heart AttackHeart Attack Occurs when blood

flow to the heart is stopped or severely reduced

Usually caused by a blockage in an artery leading to the heart

Occurs when blood flow to the heart is stopped or severely reduced

Usually caused by a blockage in an artery leading to the heart

Symptoms include: Pain or tightness in

the chest Pain or numbness in

the left arm Pain radiating into the

jaw Sweating Lightheadedness Nausea Feelings similar to

indigestion

Symptoms include: Pain or tightness in

the chest Pain or numbness in

the left arm Pain radiating into the

jaw Sweating Lightheadedness Nausea Feelings similar to

indigestion

StrokeStroke Occurs when there is a

blockage of an artery leading to the brain or bleeding in the brain

Symptoms include: Paralysis on one side of the

body Confusion Blurred vision Weakness Slurred speech

Occurs when there is a blockage of an artery leading to the brain or bleeding in the brain

Symptoms include: Paralysis on one side of the

body Confusion Blurred vision Weakness Slurred speech

Prevention MethodsPrevention Methods

Maintain a healthy weightKeep a diet low in fat, cholesterol, and saltExerciseMonitor blood pressureGet regular check-upsAvoid drugs and smokingAvoid alcohol in excess

Maintain a healthy weightKeep a diet low in fat, cholesterol, and saltExerciseMonitor blood pressureGet regular check-upsAvoid drugs and smokingAvoid alcohol in excess

Prevention ContinuedPrevention Continued

Be aware of early signs and symptomsKnow your family historyLearn and practice stress relief skillsMake healthy choices

Be aware of early signs and symptomsKnow your family historyLearn and practice stress relief skillsMake healthy choices