Cardiovascular Disease

2. irregular heartbeat
6. Puts a strain on the heart and raises blood pressure and blood cholesterol
8. a disease that is not transmitted by another person, vector, or the environment
9. hardened arteries with reduced elasticity
11. Raises blood pressure and can cause irregular heartbeat or heart failure
13. Approximately 80 percent of people who die of CVD are 65 or older
14. occurs when a restricted blood supply damages the heart muscle
15. a disease that affects the heart or blood vessels
16. Causes plaque to form in your arteries
18. occurs due to an electrical problem with the heart
19. Men have a greater risk than women for developing CVD and having heart attacks
20. Children whose parents have CVD are more likely to develop CVD themselves

1. Strains your cardiovascular system
3. high blood pressure
4. chest pain that results when the heart does not get enough oxygen
5. occurs when the heart gradually weakens and can no longer pump blood at its usual rate and force
7. About 20 percent of deaths from CVDs are smoking related
10. Strengthens your heart and helps you maintain a healthy weight
12. Raises blood pressure
17. a disease characterized by the accumulation of plaque on artery walls