Heart Attacks

11 cards·by Kamand

to avoid a heart attack don't ___ and avoid other's tobacco ___

to avoid a heart attack don't smoke and avoid other's tobacco smoke

to avoid a heart attack treat ___ blood pressure

to avoid a heart attack treat high blood pressure

to avoid a heart attack eat foods that are low in...

saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, and salt

to avoid a heart attack be physically ___

to avoid a heart attack be physically active

to avoid a heart attack keep your weight ___ ___

to avoid a heart attack keep your weight under control

to avoid a heart attack get regular ___ check ups

to avoid a heart attack get regular medical check ups

to avoid a heart attack take ___ as prescribed

to avoid a heart attack take medications as prescribed

to avoid a heart attack control your blood ___ if you have diabetes

to avoid a heart attack control your blood sugar if you have diabetes

a coronary attack (heart attack) occurs when...

blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked

heart attacks happen because...

coronary arteries become harder and thicker from plaque

if plaque in a coronary artery breaks open and a clot forms...

a heart attack occurs