Core Concepts in Health, 9/e

Paul M. Insel, Stanford University School of Medicine
Walton T. Roth, Stanford University School of Medicine

Cardiovascular Health

Learning Objectives

After studying the chapter, you should be able to

List the major components of the cardiovascular system and describe how blood is pumped and circulated throughout the body

Describe the controllable and uncontrollable risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease

Discuss the major forms of cardiovascular disease and how they develop

List steps that can be taken to lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease

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