Cardiovascular Health Presentation

This presentation was developed as a part of a workforce wellness campaign about cardiovascular health. It is directed at a layperson level and designed to inform audience members about preventive and protective factors related to cardiac function.
Brief but to the point, videos are not embedded.

1. Cardiovascular Health By Lisa Scharff MICP Pogo Mine Site Paramedic

2. Overview Cardiovascular System Overview Disease Processes Risk Factors Modifiable vs Non Modifiable Visible Signs Of Cardiac Risk Signs of Cardiac Emergency Initial Treatment Preventive Measures

3. Cardiovascular System The Cardiovascular System is responsible for Transporting nutrients and oxygen to all cells of the body R emoving gaseous waste (CO2) from the body. Cardio – “heart” – “cardio” Vascular – “blood vessels” Blood – carries blood gasses

4. Heart A Muscle A 2 Chamber Pump Pulmonary Circuit Right side of heart Systemic Circuit Left side of heart Function Pumps Blood Oxygen In Carbon Dioxide Out

5. Blood Vessels Major Blood Vessels Arteries Veins Coronary (Heart) Arteries Cerebral (Brain) Vessels

6. Disease Processes Cardiovascular Disease - CVD Coronary Artery Disease - CAD Peripheral Vascular Disease – PVD Cerebrovascular Disease Hypertensive Disease

7. Medical Emergencies Angina Heart Attack or “MI” Stroke Ischemic Hemorrhagic aka: Aneurysm Sudden Cardiac Arrest

8. Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease Non Modifiable Age 45/55 Gender Family History ( genetics) Race Modifiable High Cholesterol High Blood Pressure Cigarette smoking ** single most important preventive factor Diabetes Obesity Lack of physical activity Mental stress/depression https:// www.heart.org/gglRisk/main_en_US.html

9. Risk Factor Statistics

10. Visible Signs of Cardiac Risk Belly Size Increased waist circumference 35 ” females 40” males Earlobe Crease Cold extremities (hands, feet and nose) Erectile dysfunction Hair loss on lower legs Shortness of breath with mild exertion Brain fog/Mental confusion

11. Signs of Cardiac Emergency Chest “Discomfort ” Pressure Tightness Pain Shoulder/Neck/Jaw “discomfort” Shortness of Breath Sudden profound weakness Dizziness/Lightheadedness Nausea/Gastric Discomfort Sweating Loss of conscious

12. Initial Treatment by “Anyone” Call for Help (2911 or Emergency channel) Get an AED – Use if person loses consciousness Have person chew 2 aspirin Begin Chest Compressions if no signs of life (breathing, moving, groaning, etc..)

13. Prevention Smoking Cessation Physical Activity (discuss with doctor) Moderate activity - 30 min 5x week Understand Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) Improve Diet A healthy diet of lean protein, red and green vegetables, fruit, nuts, olive oil Avoid sugar, refined wheat/flour products, animal fat

14. Prevention Cont.…. Decrease stress (relaxation techniques, quality sleep ) Consider aspirin regimen (discuss with doctor ) Consider supplementation (discuss with doctor) Multi Vitamins Omega 3 Fatty Acids CoQ Enzyme Niacin Vitamin D

15. Questions?