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Chapter Seven

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What is the most common type of cardiovascular disease?   Coronary heart disease  
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What is built up in the inner walls of the arteries to cause cardiovascular disease?   Cholesterol  
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Cholesterol built on the inner walls is called?   Atherosclerosis  
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A common cardiac emergency is called?   Heart attack  
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A condition where the heart has stopped generating electrical activity is?   Asystole  
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What can lessen heart attack damage?   Asprin  
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Chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea or vomiing, dizziness, sweating is a sign of?   Heart attack  
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If you suspect a heart attack you immedaitely?   Call 911  
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Where should chest compressions should be done?   Middle of the chest  
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When should you stop CPR?   Another rescuer arrives  
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How many times does a heart beat a minute?   70  
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What should you make sure you're not doing while using an AED?   Touching the patient  
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What is the first thing you do with an AED?   Turn it on  
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What muscular organ circulates blood throughout the body?   Heart  
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What is a faty substance that builds up on the inner walls of the arteries?   Cholesterol  
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What is the leading cause of death for men and women?   Cardiovascular disease  
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What is temporary pain in the chest?   Angina  
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Angina is caused by?   Lack of oxygen in heart  
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Blood vessels that supply the heart with oxygen rich blood is?   Coronary arteries  
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Death of a heart muscle is called?   Cardiac arrest  
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What is the purpose of CPR?   Supply vital organs with oygen blood  
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