Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)

A set of flashcards summarizing key terminology and concepts related to physical activity and cardiovascular disease based on lecture notes.

CVD

Cardiovascular Disease; a class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels.

Physical Activity (PA)

Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure.

Moderate-Intensity Activity

Physical activity that noticeably increases your heart rate, such as brisk walking or dancing.

Anti-atherogenic Effect

The ability to reduce or prevent the formation of fatty deposits in arteries.

Thrombosis

The formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel.

Myocardial Ischemia

Insufficient blood flow to the heart muscle, potentially leading to chest pain or heart attacks.

Ventricular Arrhythmia

Abnormal heart rhythms originating from the ventricles of the heart.

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)

A disease caused by the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries.

Progressive Aerobic Endurance Training

A gradually increasing exercise regimen aimed at improving cardiovascular fitness.

Dose-Response Relationship

The relationship between the quantity of physical activity and its effect on health outcomes.

Leisure-Time Physical Activity

Physical activity that is performed during free time, not related to work or essential daily activities.

Epidemiologic Data

Data collected to study the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events.

Muscle-Strengthening Activity

Types of physical activities designed to improve strength and endurance of muscles.

Energy Expenditure

The amount of energy, measured in calories, that a person uses during physical activity.

Guidelines for Physical Activity

Recommendations published to promote physical activity and health.