CLP 4314 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Red Blood Cell, Neuropeptide, Weight Loss
17 Aug 2018
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Chapter 13: heart disease, hypertension, stroke & type ii diabetes. Coronary heart disease (chd) general term used to group illness caused by atherosclerosis (narrowing of coronary arteries) Risk factors include: high cholesterol, high blood pressure (hypertension, high inflammation levels, diabetes, cigarette smoking, obesity. Metabolic syndrome pattern of risk factors for chronic health problems. Diagnosed when a person has: high waist-to-hip ratio, hypertension, difficulty metabolizing blood sugar, high levels of triglycerides. Can be exacerbated by inactivity, overeating, age, & hostility. Cumulative effects of reactivity damage endothelial cells that line vessels. Interacts with genetic factors to increase likelihood of chd. Factors the can cause stress & potentially increase risk for chd: Illness: bas family environment, workplace related stress, social instability, urbanization. Most of the research is focused around men. Is the leading killer of women in the us: occurs later in life & is more dangerous. Negative emotions increase risk for metabolic syndrome & chd.
