CARDIOVASCULAR
DISEASES
Heart Attack
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Definition- is the
death of part of
the heart muscle
caused by lack of
blood flow to the
heart. A heart
attack can result in
disability or death.
Arteriosclerosis
Definition-
is a general term
used to describe several
conditions that cause
hardening and thickening
of the arteries.
Atherosclerosis
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Definition- Is a disease in which fat deposits
on the artery walls, causing a decrease in
blood flow to the heart muscle.
Stroke
Definition-
is a condition
caused by a blocked or
broken blood vessel in the
brain. A stroke can result
in paralysis or death.
Hypertension
 Definition-
is a condition in
which the pressure exerted
by the blood on the artery
walls when the heart beats
above normal for a long
period of time; also called
high blood pressure.
Arrhythmia

Definition- is a heart condition in which
the heartbeat is abnormal or irregular.
The heart may beat very slow or very
fast for no reason.
Angina
Definition-
is a chest pain
that results from narrowed
blood vessels in the heart.
If the blockage is severe
enough, heart attack can
occur.
Controllable Risk
Factors
 Smoking
 Being
overweight
 Poor, high fat,
high cholesterol
diet
 Being
stressed
 Lack of exercise
or physical
activity
 Not getting
regular medical
check-ups
Uncontrollable Risk
Factors
Family
History
Race
Age
Gender
How to Prevent
Cardiovascular Diseases
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DON’T Smoke!
Practice stress
management
Maintain a desirable
weight
Eat a healthy, low fat,
low cholesterol diet
EXERCISE regularly
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Know your family history
Eat foods rich in
antioxidants
Maintain a normal blood
pressure: 120/80
Recognize controllable
risk factors
Get regular medical
check-ups.