Coronary Heart Disease by Abraham Nickens https://padlet.com/abr2137941/iqndcxe183mmjmyl en-us 2023-04-11 00:04:00 UTC 2023-04-11 06:52:35 UTC hello@padlet.com What is Coronary Heart Disease? abr2137941 https://padlet.com/abr2137941/iqndcxe183mmjmyl/wish/2549347939 casue by a plaque buildup in the wall of arties which are the main supply of blood to the heart. It is the main type of heart disease in the U.S. AKA Ischemic heart disease.]]> 2023-04-11 00:09:13 UTC https://padlet.com/abr2137941/iqndcxe183mmjmyl/wish/2549347939 Works Cited! abr2137941 https://padlet.com/abr2137941/iqndcxe183mmjmyl/wish/2549385406 1. Coronary Artery Disease. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention. (2021, July 19). Retrieved April 10, 2023, from https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/coronary_ad.htm#:~:text=Print-,Coronary%20Artery%20Disease,This%20process%20is%20called%20atherosclerosis.

2. Regmi, M., & Siccardi, M. A. (2022). Coronary Artery Disease Prevention. National Institutes of Health. Retrieved April 9, 2023, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547760/. ]]> 2023-04-11 00:41:52 UTC https://padlet.com/abr2137941/iqndcxe183mmjmyl/wish/2549385406 What causes Coronary Heart Disease? abr2137941 https://padlet.com/abr2137941/iqndcxe183mmjmyl/wish/2549712409 coronary heart disease is caused by a buildup in the walls of the arteries that deliver blood to the heart. Plaque is cholesterol and other substance in the artery.  Plaque buildup in the arteries causes the arteries to slow down over an extended period which can partially or fully block the flow of blood to the heart. ]]> 2023-04-11 05:44:51 UTC https://padlet.com/abr2137941/iqndcxe183mmjmyl/wish/2549712409 Symptoms of Coronary Heart Disease? abr2137941 https://padlet.com/abr2137941/iqndcxe183mmjmyl/wish/2549714588 Symptoms of Coronary Heart Disease include:
1. Angina 
2. Chest pain or discomfort
3. heart attack
4. weakness
5. light-headedness
6. nausea
7. pain in arms and shoulders
8. shortness of breath
It is said thought that Angina or chest pain is the main common symptom of Coronary heart disease.


]]> 2023-04-11 05:47:28 UTC https://padlet.com/abr2137941/iqndcxe183mmjmyl/wish/2549714588 Chart of different heart diseases abr2137941 https://padlet.com/abr2137941/iqndcxe183mmjmyl/wish/2549734944 2023-04-11 06:08:45 UTC https://padlet.com/abr2137941/iqndcxe183mmjmyl/wish/2549734944 3 ways to prevent or decrease risk of Coronary Heart Disease abr2137941 https://padlet.com/abr2137941/iqndcxe183mmjmyl/wish/2549759885 1. Diet - Diet is an important way to prevent and decrease your chances of getting Coronary heart disease. "According to ACC/AHA 2019, the plant-based Mediterranean diet (high in vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, whole grains, and fish) is highly recommended. Replacing saturated fats with dietary monosaturated and polyunsaturated fats are found to be beneficial to reduce cardiovascular risks" (Regmi, Siccardi). 2. Exercising - Exercising "At least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity activities and greater than 75 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity physical activities are helpful. Moderate activities include brisk walking (2.4 to 4 mph), biking (5 to 9 mph), active yoga, and recreational swimming, whereas vigorous activities include jogging/running, biking (greater than 10 mph), playing tennis, swimming, etc" (Regmi, Siccardi).
3. Tobacco use - Reduce intake of tobacco use to help reduce the risk of CAD. Replacing tobacco with "Nicotine replacement therapy is available in patches, gums, lozenge, nasal spray, and oral inhalers" (Regmi, Siccardi).
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