June 8th, 2016 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: Cardiovascular Disease

Level#1

Cardiovascular disease is a group of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels. Many types of cardiovascular disease can be prevented or controlled by a change in lifestyle. A heart attack can be caused by clogged or hardened arteries, poor diet, smoking, and stress. A heart attack is often the result of not enough oxygen and nutrients getting to the heart. The heart may beat irregularly or stop beating completely. An early sign, that a person is having a heart attack , is a feeling of pressure in the middle of the chest.

1. What are some known causes of a heart attack?





2. What is a heart attack often the result of?





3. What happens to the heart when a person is having a heart attack?







Level#2

Cardiovascular disease is a group of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels. Many types of cardiovascular disease can be prevented or controlled by a change in lifestyle. A heart attack can be caused by clogged or hardened arteries, poor diet, smoking, and stress. A heart attack is often the result of not enough oxygen and nutrients getting to the heart. The heart may beat irregularly or stop beating completely. An early sign, that a person is having a heart attack , is a feeling of pressure in the middle of the chest. Another type of cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, is the gradual weakening of the heart muscles that occurs over a long period of time. This condition occurs in a person with diseased arteries and hypertension. A known factor that contributes to developing this type of heart failure is the use of illegal drugs, such as cocaine, crack cocaine, and heroin.

1. What are causes of a heart attack and what is a heart attack often the result of?






2. What happens when a person is having a heart attack and what are the early signs that a person is having a heart attack?






3. What is cardiovascular disease and what can be done to prevent or control it?








Level#3

Cardiovascular disease is a group of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels. Many types of cardiovascular disease can be prevented or controlled by a change in lifestyle. A heart attack can be caused by clogged or hardened arteries, poor diet, smoking, and stress. A heart attack is often the result of not enough oxygen and nutrients getting to the heart. The heart may beat irregularly or stop beating completely. An early sign, that a person is having a heart attack , is a feeling of pressure in the middle of the chest. Another type of cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, is the gradual weakening of the heart muscles that occurs over a long period of time. This condition occurs in a person with diseased arteries and hypertension. A known factor that contributes to developing this type of heart failure is the use of illegal drugs, such as cocaine, crack cocaine, and heroin. A stroke is caused by having; clogged arteries, hypertension, and blood clots. When a person is having a stroke, the blood supply to the brain is cut off. The result of the loss of blood flow causes certain parts of the brain to stop  functioning. A person will often experience problems with; speech, vision, balance, and their ability to move various parts of their body.

1. Explain the causes of a heart attack and what it is often the result of.






2. Explain what is happening when a person is having a heart attack, and what the early warning signs are that someone is having one.







3. Explain what congestive heart failure is and how this condition occurs.







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