HES 145 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Low-Density Lipoprotein, Blood Sugar, Prehypertension
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Leading cause of death in the us. Cvd is largely due to our way of life. Having optimal total cholesterol without medication (below 200 mg/dl) Having optimal fasting without glucose without medication. When the lungs are included = cardiorespiratory or cardiopulmonary ssystem. Veins carry blood to the heart, arteries carry it away from. Major risk factors that can be changed. American heart association identified 6 major risk factors. 1 in 5 deaths from cvd is a smoker. Causes platelets to become sticky and increase blood thickness. Speeds the development of fatty deposits in the arteries. Greater than or equal to 160 or or. Shuttle cholesterol from the liver to the organs and tissues. Shuttle unused cholesterol back to the liver for recycling. By removing cholesterol from blood vessels, hdl helps protect against atherosclerosis. 40 - 60 million americans are so sedentary that they are at high risk for. Controlling blood pressure and resting heart rate.