This presentation was developed as a part of a workforce wellness campaign about cardiovascular health. It is directed at a layperson level and designed to inform audience members about preventive and protective factors related to cardiac function.
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8. • Non Modifiable
• Age 45/55
• Gender
• Family History (genetics)
• Race
• Modifiable
• High Cholesterol
• High Blood Pressure
• Cigarette smoking **single most important preventive factor
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• Lack of physical activity
• Mental stress/depression https://www.heart.org/gglRisk/main_en_US.html
9.
10. • Belly Size
• Increased waist circumference
• 35” females
• 40” males
• Earlobe Crease
• Cold extremities (hands, feet and nose)
• Erectile dysfunction
• Hair loss on lower legs
• Shortness of breath with mild exertion
• Brain fog/Mental confusion
12. • Call for Help (2911 or Emergency channel)
• Get an AED – Use if person loses consciousness
• Have person chew 2 aspirin
• Begin Chest Compressions if no signs of life (breathing, moving,
groaning, etc..)
13. • Smoking Cessation
• Physical Activity (discuss with doctor)
• Moderate activity - 30 min 5x week
• Understand Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE)
• Improve Diet
• A healthy diet of lean protein, red and green
vegetables, fruit, nuts, olive oil
• Avoid sugar, refined wheat/flour products, animal
fat
Every body sytem has a “structure” and a “function” associated with it…….
The CV function is to …….
The CV is made up of the heart, the blood vessels and the blood that travels through them
Defining Terms
CVD - Cardiovascular Disease
Refers to any disease that affects the cardiovascular system
Coronary artery disease CAD - Coronary Artery Disease
Arteries that supply blood to heart muscle become hardened and narrowed due to the buildup of cholesterol and other material, called plaque, on their inner walls. This buildup is called atherosclerosis. As it grows less blood can flow through the arteries and as a result the heart muscle can't get the blood or oxygen it needs.
Hypertensive heart disease - diseases of the heart secondary to high blood pressure “enlarged heart”
Cerebrovascular disease - disease of blood vessels that supplies to the brain
Peripheral arterial disease - disease of blood vessels that supplies to the arms and legs
About 20% of patients with mild PVD may be asymptomatic; other symptoms include:[1]
Pain, weakness, numbness, or cramping in muscles due to decreased blood flow (claudation)
Sores, wounds, or ulcers that heal slowly or not at all
Noticeable change in color (blueness or paleness) or temperature (coolness) when compared to the other limb (termed unilateral dependent rubor; when both limbs are affected this is termed bilateral dependent rubor)
Diminished hair and nail growth on affected limb and digits
Angina
Chest pain relieved by rest and or medication
MI - Myocardial Infarction “heart attack”
Sudden blockage of blood flow in the heart
CVA – Stroke
Sudden interruption of blood supply to the brain
SCA - Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Heart rhythm
Risk Factors
Modifiable vs Non Modifiable
Non Modifiable
Age 45/55
Gender
Family History (genes)
Race
Modifiable
High Cholesterol
High Blood Pressure
Cigarette smoking **single most important preventive
Diabetes
Obesity
Lack of physical activity
Mental stress/depression
Arteriosclerosis is the thickening, hardening and loss of elasticity of the walls of arteries.[1] The word arteriosclerosis is a general term describing any hardening (and loss of elasticity) of medium or large arteries (from the Greek αρτηρία, meaning artery, and σκληρωτικός, meaning hardened). It should not be confused with atherosclerosis, which is a specific form of arteriosclerosis caused by the buildup of fatty plaques and cholesterol in the artery.
Atherosclerosis (also known as arteriosclerotic vascular disease or ASVD) is a specific form of arteriosclerosis in which an artery wall thickens as a result of the accumulation of calcium and fatty materials such as cholesterol and triglyceride. It reduces the elasticity of the artery walls and therefore allows less blood to travel through. This also increases blood pressure
Outward Signs Of Cardiac Risk
Belly Size
Increased waist circumference = increased visceral fat stores
35” females
40” males
Earlobe Crease
Cold extremities (hands, feet and nose)
Erectile dysfunction
Hair loss on lower legs
Shortness of breath with mild exertion
Brain fog/Mental confusion
Signs of Cardiac Emergency
Chest “discomfort”
Pain
Tightness
Pressure
Shoulder/Shoulder/Jaw
“discomfort”
Sudden profound weakness
Dizziness
Nausea/Vomiting
Sweating
Persistent Fatigue not relieved by rest
Loss of conscious
Initial Treatment
Call for Help (2911 or Emergency channel)
Get an AED – Use if person loses consciousness
Have patient chew 1 aspirin
Begin Chest Compressions if no signs of life (breathing, moving, groaning, etc..)
Prevention
A healthy diet is one of the best weapons you have to fight cardiovascular disease.
The food you eat (and the amount) can affect other controllable risk factors: cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes and overweight. Choose nutrient-rich foods — which have vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients but are lower in calories —
over nutrient-poor foods.
A diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole-grain and high-fiber foods, fish, lean protein and fat-free or low-fat dairy products is the key. And to maintain a healthy weight, coordinate your diet with your physical activity level so you're using up as many calories as you take in.
Omega 3 Fatty Acids lower Blood fat (triglycerides).
Coenzyme Q-10 is an important vitamin-like substance required for the proper function of many organs and chemical reactions in the body. It helps provide energy to cells. Coenzyme Q-10 also seems to have antioxidant activity.
Niacin might help people with heart disease because of its beneficial effects on clotting. It may also improve levels of a certain type of fat called triglycerides in the blood.
A growing number of studies point to vitamin D deficiency as a risk factor for heart attacks, congestive heart failure, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), strokes, and the conditions associated with cardiovascular disease, such as high blood pressure and diabetes. A direct link has yet to be formed between higher vitamin D levels and lower cardiovascular risk