Cardiovascular Disease

5. A condition where the force of blood against artery walls is consistently too high, leading to heart strain.
6. Modifications Changes in behavior, such as improved diet and increased exercise, aimed at preventing or managing disease.
8. Disease A general term for conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels.
10. Irregular heartbeats that can lead to complications such as stroke or heart failure.
12. Factors Conditions or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing a disease.
14. Pressure The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels.
15. Activity Exercise and movement that contribute to overall cardiovascular health.
16. A small mesh tube used to keep arteries open after an angioplasty.
18. A fatty substance that builds up in the arteries, leading to blockages.
20. Occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, often due to a blood clot or a ruptured vessel.

1. Risk factors that can be managed, such as diet, exercise, and smoking habits.
2. A medical procedure used to open blocked arteries.
3. Risk factors that cannot be changed, such as age, genetics, and family history.
4. Drugs prescribed to manage conditions such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
7. Surgery A procedure where a blood vessel from another part of the body is used to bypass a blocked artery.
9. Artery Disease A condition where the arteries supplying blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked due to plaque buildup.
11. Products Items like cigarettes and cigars that contribute to heart disease risk.
13. A fatty substance found in the blood, high levels of which can lead to CVD.
17. Failure A condition in which the heart cannot pump blood efficiently, causing fatigue and shortness of breath.
19. Stress Long-term stress that can negatively impact heart health.