Cardiovascular Disease

4. one of the most common causes of CVD that involves plaque build-up in arteries
6. basic activity performed by individuals on a daily basis necessary for independent living at home/community
8. may occur during rehab sessions if clinical status or exercise intolerance changes
9. during flexibility training for CVD patients, what lower part of the body should they focus on?
11. this training has shown to be safe and effective for improving exercise capacity in CVD patients
14. amount of blood that is pumped out of ventricles with each contraction
16. a condition marked by severe pain in the chest, and sometimes in shoulders, arms, and neck, due to an inadequate blood supply to the heart.
17. type of artery disease occurs when there is a lack of blood flow in limbs
18. at least how many minutes should CVD outpatients be performing aerobic training?
19. type of ergometer has two handles and is a good piece of equipment for CVD patients
20. at least how many sessions of aerobic training for CVD inpatients is recommended
21. type of patient remains in the hospital while under treatment

1. drug can prevent angina
2. another term for heart attack
3. often prescribed for irregular heartbeats
5. ischemia involves no pain
7. device can be useful to monitor physical activity (i.e. walking)
10. surgery opens up blocked arteries
12. a rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to illness, agitation, or exertion
13. x-ray procedure is used to test for CVD
15. an ST segment that shows >1mm of this should not be reached for CVD patients during exercise