Cardiac Risk in the Young
Cardiac Risk in the Young
Cardiac Risk in the Young (pronunciation: /kɑːrˈdiæk rɪsk ɪn ðə jʌŋ/) refers to the potential for developing heart disease or other cardiovascular conditions at an early age. The term is often used in medical literature to highlight the increasing prevalence of heart-related issues among younger populations.
Etymology
The term "Cardiac Risk in the Young" is a combination of the words "cardiac" (from the Greek kardia, meaning heart), "risk" (from the early Italian risco, meaning danger), and "young" (from the Old English geong, meaning youthful or junior).
Related Terms
- Cardiovascular disease: A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels.
- Congenital heart disease: A type of heart disease that develops before birth.
- Hypertension: Also known as high blood pressure, a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.
- Atherosclerosis: A disease in which plaque builds up inside your arteries.
- Myocardial infarction: Commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow decreases or stops to a part of the heart, causing damage to the heart muscle.
Risk Factors
Risk factors for cardiac risk in the young can include genetics, lifestyle choices such as smoking, obesity, and lack of physical activity, as well as medical conditions like diabetes and high cholesterol.
Prevention
Prevention strategies for reducing cardiac risk in the young can include lifestyle modifications such as regular exercise, a healthy diet, and avoiding tobacco and excessive alcohol consumption. Regular medical check-ups and screenings are also important for early detection and management of risk factors.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cardiac Risk in the Young
- Wikipedia's article - Cardiac Risk in the Young
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