Which of the following is the leading cause of death in the United States?
cardiovascular disease
The most common initial symptom of myocardial ischemia is
Chest Pain
The process of atherosclerosis starts around age
3
Hypertension in childhood is
uncommon due to body size
Hemorrhagic strokes usually occur due to a rupture at a(n)
aneurysm
A stroke in the left side of the brain may result in
paralysis on the right side of the body
Brain aneurysms resulting in hemorrhages are often due to
hypertension
damage to blood vessels
abnormally formed blood vessels
**
all of these
**
Which of the following would be the result of a stroke to either side of the brain?
memory loss
The majority of hypertension cases are
idiopathic
Which lipoprotein fraction is deposited in atherosclerotic plaque?
LDL
A high concentration of ___________ cholesterol is NOT a risk factor for CHD.
HDL
In general, studies show that the risk of heart attack in sedentary male populations is _______ higher than in active male populations.
2 to 3 times
How does exercise affect the coronary circulation?
increases diameter of coronary arteries
Which of the following would be an expected outcome of aerobic exercise on blood lipid profiles?
significantly decreases LDL cholesterol
Deaths during exercise are
Rare
An optimal exercise rehabilitation program includes
resistance and aerobic training
Which of these risk factors for cardiovascular disease is affected by exercise?
blood lipid profile
blood glucose control
body composition
**
all of these
**
Aerobic training may help prevent future heart attacks by
increasing blood flow to the heart
Stroke accounts for half of all cardiovascular disease-related deaths.
False
Fatty streaks are associated with the formation of atherosclerosis.
True
A chronic, progressive weakening of the heart is associated with heart failure.
True
Compounds in cigarette smoke contribute to vessel wall inflammation in CHD.
True
Most hypertension cases are of unknown origin.
True
Obesity and a sedentary lifestyle are risk factors only for hypertension, not for CHD.
False
Diabetes and insulin resistance are risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
True
Exercise leads to an increase in the total cholesterol-to-HDL ratio.
True
Rehabilitation programs that include exercise improve quality of life during recovery but have no effect on overall mortality or future heart attacks.
False