Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)

A general term for diseases of the heart and/or blood __________

_____% of all deaths annually 2,600 American deaths each day Average of 1 death every 33

seconds

Atherosclerosis (a type of CVD)

The progressive narrowing and hardening of an artery due to build up of plaque.

Pathological Determinants of Atherosclerosis in Youth 2,876 subjects aged 15-34 100% had intimal lesions in aorta Subjects aged 15-19: 60% had

coronary artery lesions Subjects aged 30-34: 70% of

females and 80+% of males had coronary artery lesions

JAMA 281:727, 1999

Pathological Determinants of Atherosclerosis in YouthKey Conclusions:1. Atherosclerosis begins in youth2. Fatty streaks & clinically raised lesions

increased rapidly in prevalence and extent during ages 15 to 34

3. The earlier the cardiovascular risk factors are modified the greater the potential for deferring the onset of heart disease

4. Primary prevention of atherosclerosis must begin in childhood or adolescence

Coronary Artery Disease – Atherosclerosis of coronary arteries

Non-Controllable Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease _________ _________ Being male.

1.2.

Major Controllable Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease

Tobacco use/Smoke High Blood Cholesterol High Blood Pressure Physical Inactivity _________________ ___________

Other Recognized Risk Factors High blood homocysteine level

High blood iron level (males)

Low flavonoid intake

Inflammation

Tobacco Use/Smoke Damages inner lining of artery Stimulates platelets to clot Produces free radicals Decreases HDL levels Constricts vessels Reduces oxygen carrying capacity Increases heart rate

Blood Cholesterol - Risk

Lipid Desirable BorderlineHigh

Total <200 200-239 240+

LDL <100 130-159 160+

HDL >60 41-50 <40

Trig. <150 150-199 200+ Excessive LDL or inadequate HDL leads

to deposition of cholesterol in artery

Blood Pressure Rating

Classification SystolicDiastolic

Optimal <120 <80_______________ 120-139 80-89Hypertension 140+ 90+1. Damages inner lining of artery2. Causes arteries to become rigid

Blood Pressure Systolic pressure: the pressure

exerted against the walls of the artery during heart _______________

Diastolic pressure: the pressure exerted against the walls of the artery during the _______________ phase

Physical Inactivity Lower HDL levels Lack of stimulus for collateral circulation Lack of stimulus for endothelial function Loss of vessel elasticity Inhibited glucose metabolism No stimulus for myocardium

strengthening Increased risk for high blood pressure

Obesity & Overweight Increased risk for high cholesterol

levels Increased risk for elevated blood

pressure Increased risk for type II diabetes

Diabetes Damages inner lining of artery Modification of LDL cholesterol