Cardiovascular Disease by ALAIYA JOHNSON https://padlet.com/ajohnson403/z8ffw1gfzko5 By Alaiya and Coco en-us 2019-10-21 13:36:53 UTC 2025-12-09 15:27:26 UTC hello@padlet.com What is Cardiovascular Disease? cbaker651 https://padlet.com/ajohnson403/z8ffw1gfzko5/wish/400295651 Cardiovascular Disease can refer to a multitude of non-communicable conditions including heart attack, heart disease, stroke, heart failure, arrhythmia, and heart valve problems. However, it generally refers to conditions that involve a blocked or narrowed blood vessel.]]> 2019-10-21 13:40:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ajohnson403/z8ffw1gfzko5/wish/400295651 ajohnson403 https://padlet.com/ajohnson403/z8ffw1gfzko5/wish/400299360 2019-10-21 13:45:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ajohnson403/z8ffw1gfzko5/wish/400299360 Definitions cbaker651 https://padlet.com/ajohnson403/z8ffw1gfzko5/wish/400827373 Asymptomatic - A person showing no symptoms.
Incubation Period- The period between exposure to an infection and the appearance of the first symptoms. For cardiovascular disease, the incubation period may be 10 years or more.]]> 2019-10-22 13:04:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ajohnson403/z8ffw1gfzko5/wish/400827373 Symptoms of Cardiovascular Disease ajohnson403 https://padlet.com/ajohnson403/z8ffw1gfzko5/wish/400831400 -Chest pressure and chest discomfort (angina) 
-Shortness of breath
-Pain, numbness, weakness or coldness in your legs or arms]]> 2019-10-22 13:10:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ajohnson403/z8ffw1gfzko5/wish/400831400 Facts about the Disease ajohnson403 https://padlet.com/ajohnson403/z8ffw1gfzko5/wish/400832613 - Heart disease costs the United States about $200 billion each year. This total includes the cost of health care services, medications, and lost productivity
- Coronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease, killing about 366,000 people in 2015
-In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds.
]]> 2019-10-22 13:12:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ajohnson403/z8ffw1gfzko5/wish/400832613 The Causes of Cardiovascular Disease cbaker651 https://padlet.com/ajohnson403/z8ffw1gfzko5/wish/400834837 The cause of cardiovascular disease can vary depending on the condition. Cardiovascular disease often refers to heart and blood vessel problems. More specifically, atherosclerosis, the build up of fatty plaques in the arteries. Heart arrhythmia is caused by, heart defects you're born with, coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, excessive use of alcohol or caffeine, drug abuse, stress, some over-the-counter medications, prescription medications, dietary supplements and herbal remedies, and Valvular heart disease. Heart infections can be caused by parasites, bacteria, and viruses.]]> 2019-10-22 13:15:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ajohnson403/z8ffw1gfzko5/wish/400834837 How to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease ajohnson403 https://padlet.com/ajohnson403/z8ffw1gfzko5/wish/400835473 - Keep your cholesterol and triglyceride levels under control
- Limit alcohol/don't smoke
-Try to limit saturated fats, foods high in sodium, and added sugars]]> 2019-10-22 13:16:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ajohnson403/z8ffw1gfzko5/wish/400835473 What Groups are Predisposed to Getting Cardiovascular Disease? ajohnson403 https://padlet.com/ajohnson403/z8ffw1gfzko5/wish/400838514 Age- Men age 45 and older and women age 55 and older have a greater risk.
Gender- Heart attacks are generally more severe in women than in men. In the first year after a heart attack, women are more than 50% more likely to die than men are.
Ethnicity-  Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among African Americans, Hispanics, and whites. 


]]> 2019-10-22 13:20:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ajohnson403/z8ffw1gfzko5/wish/400838514 Cures/Treatments ajohnson403 https://padlet.com/ajohnson403/z8ffw1gfzko5/wish/400843344 -Medication
-Coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair or replacement surgery
-Exercise prescriptions and lifestyle counseling

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