Which of the following is NOT a symptom of cardiomyopathy?
  • fever
  • False
  • none of the above
  • True
Compare and contrast arteriosclerosis with atherosclerosis.
  • Arteriosclerosis is a general term for the hardening of arteries and a loss of elasticity in arterial walls. Atherosclerosis is specifically a condition where arteries harden as a result of plaque buildup on artery walls. Both conditions result in poor and inefficient blood flow through arteries, which can lead to blood clots or ruptures in the blood vessels of the heart or brain. Blockages in the heart can result in heart attacks; blockages and ruptures in the brain lead to strokes.
  • arteriosclerosis
  • cardiovascular disease
  • Both strokes and heart attacks occur when the blood supply to that part of the body is blocked or interrupted. Strokes occur in the brain, while heart attacks are specific to the heart muscle. Both can be caused when blockages cut off the blood supply and the tissues starves for oxygen and other nutrients. Strokes can also occur when the pressure in a blocked artery causes it to burst and the blood leaks into the brain.
Why is physical activity so important in preventing heart disease?
  • The heart is a muscle, and as with all muscles, it needs to be strengthened in order to maintain optimal health. The best way to strengthen the heart is to exercise it by performing activities that elevate your heart rate and increase blood flow.
  • Both strokes and heart attacks occur when the blood supply to that part of the body is blocked or interrupted. Strokes occur in the brain, while heart attacks are specific to the heart muscle. Both can be caused when blockages cut off the blood supply and the tissues starves for oxygen and other nutrients. Strokes can also occur when the pressure in a blocked artery causes it to burst and the blood leaks into the brain.
  • It generally shows no symptoms.
  • There is no single step for preventing cardiovascular disease; all aspects of a healthy lifestyle impact cardiovascular fitness. Eating a healthy diet can reduce your dietary cholesterol and help maintain a healthy body weight. Getting regular exercise can also help maintain a healthy body weight as well as strengthen the heart muscle. Avoiding smoking is another part of a healthy lifestyle that can significantly reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
A rapid, irregular heartbeat is a symptom of __________.
  • False
  • heart failure
  • none of the above
  • arteriosclerosis
Which of the following is NOT a lifestyle risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
  • fever
  • arteriosclerosis
  • physical activity
  • none of the above
Two hours of moderate exercise every week can reduce the risk of developing heart disease by 30%.
  • True
  • False
__________ of the population of the United States is obese.
  • 33%
  • fever
  • False
  • True
What distinguishes high blood pressure from conditions such as arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis?
  • coronary heart disease
  • physical activity
  • High blood pressure has no symptoms.
  • It generally shows no symptoms.
Angioplasty is the most typical treatment for arteriosclerosis.
  • True
  • False
Which of the following is the most common symptom of hypertension?
  • arteriosclerosis
  • none of the above
  • fever
  • physical activity
Explain what distinguishes a stroke from a heart attack.
  • There is no single step for preventing cardiovascular disease; all aspects of a healthy lifestyle impact cardiovascular fitness. Eating a healthy diet can reduce your dietary cholesterol and help maintain a healthy body weight. Getting regular exercise can also help maintain a healthy body weight as well as strengthen the heart muscle. Avoiding smoking is another part of a healthy lifestyle that can significantly reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
  • The heart is a muscle, and as with all muscles, it needs to be strengthened in order to maintain optimal health. The best way to strengthen the heart is to exercise it by performing activities that elevate your heart rate and increase blood flow.
  • It generally shows no symptoms.
  • Both strokes and heart attacks occur when the blood supply to that part of the body is blocked or interrupted. Strokes occur in the brain, while heart attacks are specific to the heart muscle. Both can be caused when blockages cut off the blood supply and the tissues starves for oxygen and other nutrients. Strokes can also occur when the pressure in a blocked artery causes it to burst and the blood leaks into the brain.
What treatment option is shared for high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis, and coronary heart disease?
  • High blood pressure has no symptoms.
  • The heart is a muscle, and as with all muscles, it needs to be strengthened in order to maintain optimal health. The best way to strengthen the heart is to exercise it by performing activities that elevate your heart rate and increase blood flow.
  • All of these conditions can be treated by thinning the blood. In each case, lowering blood pressure helps reduce the symptoms, and some of the best medications for lowering blood pressure do so by thinning the blood.
  • none of the above
High levels of cholesterol can first lead directly to __________.
  • physical activity
  • a stroke
  • none of the above
  • arteriosclerosis
Why is high blood pressure known as "the silent killer"?
  • it generally has no symptoms
  • none of the above
  • It generally shows no symptoms.
  • The heart is a muscle, and as with all muscles, it needs to be strengthened in order to maintain optimal health. The best way to strengthen the heart is to exercise it by performing activities that elevate your heart rate and increase blood flow.
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