5. RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE
• Damage to heart muscle and valves due to rheumatic fever.
• Rheumatic Fever- Fever that is marked by inflammation and pain in the
joints.
7. CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE IS THE LEADING CAUSE
OF DEATH IN AMERICA
Deaths from Cardiovascular Disease
Deaths from other than Cardiovascular disease
40%
60%
9. CARDIOVASCULAR PREVENTION THROUGH DIET
• The most important thing to remember is to eat modestly.
• Things To Eat:
• Uncooked Vegetables-
• Uncooked Fruits
10. CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE PREVENTION
THROUGH EXERCISE
• Regular Exercise Strengthens the cardiovascular system, reduces
hypertension, improves blood cholesterol profile, and fights
atherosclerosis.
Hello, my name is Christopher Costello and today I will be discussing Cardiovascular Disease and Nutrition.
Cardiovascular disease is any disease that affects either the heart or blood vessels. By the time that heart problems are detected the underlying cause is usually quite advanced having progressed for decades.Cardiovascular disease will eventually lead to either a heart attack or a stroke. Heart attacks and strokes are mainly caused by a blockage that prevents blood from flowing to the heart or brain.
There are many different types of cardiovascular disease but the three most important are coronary Heart Disease, Rheumatic Heart Disease, and Congenital Heart Disease. These three are the most important because they are the ones that people are most likely to have.
Coronary Heart Disease is the most common form of heart disease. It occurs when the arteries that are supplying blood to the heart harden or narrow from the build up of plaque. Plaque is made up of fat and cholesterol. This build up of plaque is known as Atherosclerosis. The site of the plaque determines the type of heart disease. Coronary Artery Disease is the build-up of plaque that supply blood to the heart. Peripheral Artery Disease is the build-up of plaque in the arteries that supply blood to the arms and legs. Carotid Artery Disease is the build-up of plaque in the arteries that are supplying blood to the brain.
Rheumatic heart disease is a disease in which damage is done to the heart muscle and valves due to rheumatic fever. Rheumatic Fever is a non contagious acute fever that is marked by inflammation and pain in the joints. Rheumatic Heart disease is caused by the bacteria genus Streptococcal.
Congenital Heart Disease is the malformation of the structure of the heart. This disease is associated with many different types of heart defects, most of which either obstruct the blood flow in the heart/vessels near it or cause the blood to flow through the heart in an abnormal pattern. This disease is present at birth.
In the United States Cardiovascular Disease is the number 1 leading cause of death. The statistics in the box in the lower right hand corner break apart and show where both the 40 and 60% that are used in the pie chart came from. The three highlighted sections of this table is where the 40% came from and everything else in the table combined to form the remaining 60%.
Now on this slide we have a table that shows the different health factors that lead to cardiovascular disease. The way this table works is the more hearts that a health factor has then the greater the effect that it has on cardiovascular disease.
When it comes to preventing cardiovascular disease through diet intake the most important thing to remember is to eat modestly. Do not overfeed yourself. The second most important thing is to eat wisely. You want to eat food that promote cardiovascular health. Things such as uncooked vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, and carrots or uncooked fruits such as oranges, grapefruits, and grapes. Try to avoid eating fast food, and try to eliminate all sources of sodium. Eating a healthy nutritious diet can significantly reduce your chances for cardiovascular disease.
Cardiovascular disease can be prevented through regular exercise. Regular exercise strengthens the cardiovascular system, reduces hypertension, improves blood cholesterol profile, and fights atherosclerosis.
The use of supplements can help give your body the competitive edge in reducing your risk for Cardiovascular Disease. Vitamin E strengthens the immune system na heart muscles. Vitamin C is important for the treatment of cardiovascular disease, and vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid are important because they have been linked to the clotting of arteries
