PREVENTING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
HPEX 310 QUESTIONS WITH RIGHT ANSWERS.
CVD ANS - Any disease that affects the heart or blood vessels. Leading cause of death.
CVD in the USA ANS - CVD is the #1 cause of death in the USA
Accounts for nearly 1 out of every 3 deaths
~86 million Americans have some form of CVD
Approximately 787,000 people die annually from cardiovascular disorders
Estimates of lost wages, medical expenses, and other related costs exceeded $480 billion in 2015
Coronary Heart (Artery) Disease (CHD) ANS - Often associated with heart attacks.
Arteriosclerosis (CHD) ANS - Group of diseases characterized by narrowing and/or hardening of arteries.
Atherosclerosis (CHD) ANS - Special type of arteriosclerosis that results in an arterial blockage from a
build up of fatty deposits (plaque).
Angina ANS - Pain; discomfort (or other anginal equivalent) in the chest, neck, jaw, arms, or other areas
that may result from ischemia. Symptom of a heart attack or CVD.
Dyspnea ANS - Shortness of breath/unusual fatigue at rest, with mild exertion, or with usual activities.
Symptom of a heart attack or CVD.
Symptoms of a heart attack or CVD ANS - - Angina
- Dyspnea
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HPEX 310 QUESTIONS WITH RIGHT ANSWERS.
CVD ANS - Any disease that affects the heart or blood vessels. Leading cause of death.
CVD in the USA ANS - CVD is the #1 cause of death in the USA
Accounts for nearly 1 out of every 3 deaths
~86 million Americans have some form of CVD
Approximately 787,000 people die annually from cardiovascular disorders
Estimates of lost wages, medical expenses, and other related costs exceeded $480 billion in 2015
Coronary Heart (Artery) Disease (CHD) ANS - Often associated with heart attacks.
Arteriosclerosis (CHD) ANS - Group of diseases characterized by narrowing and/or hardening of arteries.
Atherosclerosis (CHD) ANS - Special type of arteriosclerosis that results in an arterial blockage from a
build up of fatty deposits (plaque).
Angina ANS - Pain; discomfort (or other anginal equivalent) in the chest, neck, jaw, arms, or other areas
that may result from ischemia. Symptom of a heart attack or CVD.
Dyspnea ANS - Shortness of breath/unusual fatigue at rest, with mild exertion, or with usual activities.
Symptom of a heart attack or CVD.
Symptoms of a heart attack or CVD ANS - - Angina
- Dyspnea
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