Question 1

List the major controllable risk factors for cardiovascular disease.For each,list one lifestyle strategy for reducing the associated risk.

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Question 2

At Betty's most recent medical checkup,her doctor found that she had high blood pressure,excessive abdominal fat,and a low HDL count.What condition might Betty be suffering from? What specific lifestyle strategies might be recommended to help her lower her risk of cardiovascular disease?

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Question 3

List at least eight specific lifestyle strategies for reducing individual risk for cardiovascular disease.In addition,describe two additional strategies that might be recommended for someone who currently has heart disease.

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Question 4

Choose one of the possible cardiovascular disease risk factors currently being studied and briefly explain the mechanism by which it is believed to increase cardiovascular disease risk.

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Question 5

Arnold is 56 years old and considers himself to be in good health. He has a family history of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. He recently had a routine physical exam. He was told that his blood pressure was 130/85, his total cholesterol was 210 (LDL was 175 and HDL was 35), and his glucose levels were normal. Arnold was also informed that his weight of 190 pounds made him about 10 pounds overweight.
-The physician is most likely to be concerned about Arnold's risk for

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Arnold's family history, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels indicate an increased risk for cardiovascular disease. While being overweight could contribute to this risk, it is not the primary concern based on the given information.

Question 6

Briefly describe one of the major forms of cardiovascular disease and list typical symptoms and treatments.In addition,describe at least two strategies for preventing the disease.

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Question 7

Arnold is 56 years old and considers himself to be in good health. He has a family history of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. He recently had a routine physical exam. He was told that his blood pressure was 130/85, his total cholesterol was 210 (LDL was 175 and HDL was 35), and his glucose levels were normal. Arnold was also informed that his weight of 190 pounds made him about 10 pounds overweight.
-Arnold's physician will likely suggest that Arnold make all of the following lifestyle changes EXCEPT

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Arnold's physician is likely to suggest increasing soluble fiber intake, increasing physical activity, and decreasing saturated fat intake to improve his health. However, increasing trans fat intake would have the opposite effect and should not be recommended.

Question 8

Describe how blood is pumped and circulated through the body.Include the roles of the various chambers of the heart,the major blood vessels leading in and out of the heart and lungs,and the arteries,capillaries,and veins.

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Question 9

Arnold is 56 years old and considers himself to be in good health. He has a family history of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. He recently had a routine physical exam. He was told that his blood pressure was 130/85, his total cholesterol was 210 (LDL was 175 and HDL was 35), and his glucose levels were normal. Arnold was also informed that his weight of 190 pounds made him about 10 pounds overweight.
-Arnold's physician expressed some concern about the results of the exam.What finding is most likely the key cause of her concern?

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Arnold's LDL cholesterol level is high at 175, which is a risk factor for heart disease, especially given his family history.

Quiz 15: Cardiovascular Health