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What is 18-24.9?
For those aged above 65, acceptable BMI 24-29
I am 45 years of age. What is my preferred BMI?
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What are symptoms of heart attack or angina?
Call 911
Some one is having Chest discomfort, nausea, vomiting, cold sweat, arm discomfort. What does this imply?
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What about ?
1/2 fruit and vegetables 1/4 starch 1/4 protein
What should the servings on your plate look like?
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What is: the size of your fist?
How big is you heart?
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What is an Atrial Fibrillation?
This heart rhythm feels like skipping, fluttering or quivering. The heart beats irregularly. This needs to be treated with blood thinners.
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What about 'no meds, just diet and exercise'?
Per new guidelines: treat BP with meds if BP > 150/90 mm Hg
If my blood pressure is 142/85 mm Hg and I am 61 years old with no diabetes and no kidney disease do I need my blood pressure treated with medication?
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What is Nitroglycerin?
This medication dilates the arteries during an episode of chest pain.
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What is Trans-fatty acids?
This form of unhealthy fat is used to extend the shelf life of many foods.
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What is: 60 - 100 beats per minute?
What is a normal resting heart rate?
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What is a Stroke?
This requires a 911 call. FAST is the what to watch for. Smile drooping, one Arm weak, Speaking is garbled, Time is of the utmost importance.
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What is
70- 99 normal 100-125 pre-diabetes > 126 diabetes
What are the desirable levels fasting blood glucose?
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What is Aspirin, Plavix or Aspirin/ Effient ?
This medication thins the blood and is absolutely essential after stent placement
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What is Alcohol?
12 ounces of beer 4 ounces of wine 1.5 ounces of 80 proof spirits. 1 ounce of 100 proof spirit
A man should consume no more than two servings per day and a woman no more than one per day of this.
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How about Four?
How many chambers does your heart have?
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What is Nitroglycerin?
It can cause a severe drop in blood pressure. Make sure you ask if you have concerns about sex, chest pain and your medications.
It is important that your doctor knows if you take any medications for erectile dysfunction ( little blue pill) - What medication can cause a bad reaction if you take it after taking the little blue pill?
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Numbers don't matter.
LDL preferably less than 70 What is: lower my LDL by 50% ?
If I have had a heart attack and I am less than 75 years of age how low does my LDL need to be?
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What is Crestor or Lipitor?
What medication helps prevent future heart attack sand plaque rupture?
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What is 5 servings of fruit and veggies, 2 hours of recreational screen time, 1 hour of physical activity and 0 sugary drinks.
It is a recommendation on how to stay healthy.
What is 5210?
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What is an Aorta?
What is the large vessel that carries the blood from the heart to the entire body?
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What is Exercise most days of the week for 30 - 45 minutes ?
The recommendation for exercise to keep your heart healthy is what?
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What is 2400 mgs
If I have hypertension how much is the daily intake of sodium that is recommended
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What are : hypertension, hyperlipidemia , Sedentary lifestyle, stress impaired glucose tolerance, smoking, increased age, positive family history
Name any three risk factors for Coronary Artery Disease
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What is an Animal origin?
Cholesterol is only found in food of this origin
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What is a Heart Valve?
Heart murmur is usually due to a problem with what?
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What is Smoking?
Cutting out this single bad habit will increase your good cholesterol by upto 10%
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