CHAPTER 9: Behavioral Factors in Cardiovascular Disease
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Angina pectoris | A disorder involving a restricted blood supply to the myocardium, which results in chest pain and restricted breathing. |
| Arteries | Vessels carrying blood away from the heart. |
| Arterioles | Small branches of an artery. |
| Arteriosclerosis | A condition marked by loss of elasticity and hardening of arteries. |
| Atheromatous plaques | Deposits of cholesterol and other lipids, connective tissue, and muscle tissue. |
| Atherosclerosis | The formation of plaque within the arteries. |
| Capillaries | Very small vessels that connect arteries and veins. |
| Cardiac rehabilitation | A complex of approaches designed to restore heart patients to cardiovascular health. |
| Cardiologist | A medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. |
| Cardiovascular disease (CVD) | Disorders of the circulatory system, including coronary artery disease and stroke. |
| Cardiovascular reactivity (CVR) | An increase in blood pressure and heart rate as a reaction to frustration or harassment. |
| Cardiovascular system | The system of the body that includes the heart, arteries, and veins. |
| Coronary artery disease (CAD) | A disorder of the myocardium arising from atherosclerosis and/or arteriosclerosis. |
| Coronary heart disease (CHD) | Any damage to the myocardium resulting from insufficient blood supply. |
| Diastolic pressure | A measure of blood pressure between contractions of the heart. |
| Essential hypertension | Elevations of blood pressure that have no known cause. |
| High-density lipoprotein (HDL) | A form of lipoprotein that confers some protection against coronary artery disease. |
| Hypertension | Abnormally high blood pressure, with either a systolic reading in excess of 160 or a diastolic reading in excess of 105. |
| Ischemia | Restriction of blood flows to tissue or organs; often used with reference to the heart. |
| Lipoproteins | Substances in the blood consisting of lipid and protein. |
| Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) | A form of lipoprotein found to be positively related to coronary artery disease. |
| Myocardial infarction | Heart attack. |
| Myocardium | The heart muscle. |
| Optimistic bias | The belief that other people, but not oneself, will develop a disease, have an accident, or experience other negative events. |
| Secondary hypertension | Elevations in blood pressure that are triggered by other diseases. |
| Stress test NA stroke | Damage to the brain resulting from lack of oxygen; typically the result of cardiovascular disease. |
| Systolic pressure | A measure of blood pressure generated by the heart's contraction. |
| Triglycerides | A group of molecules consisting of glycerol and three fatty acids; one of the components of serum lipids that has been implicated in the formation of atherosclerotic plaque. |
| Veins | Vessels that carry blood to the heart. |
| Venules | The smallest veins. |
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