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NASM Chapter 16 Chronic Health Conditions and Physical or Functional Limitations Vocab
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- 1ArteriosclerosisA general term that refers to hardening (and loss of elasticity) of arteries.
- 2AtherosclerosisBuildup of fatty plaques in arteries that leads to narrowing and reduced blood flow.
- 3Peripheral Vascular DiseaseA group of diseases in which blood vessels become restricted or blocked, typically as a result of atherosclerosis.
- 4ObesityThe condition of subcutaneous fat exceeding the amount of lean body mass.
- 5DiabetesChronic metabolic disorder, caused by insulin deficiency, which impairs carbohydrate usage and enhances usage of fat and protein.
- 6HypertensionConsistently elevated arterial blood pressure, which, if sustained at a high enough level, is likely to induce cardiovascular or end-organ damage.
- 7Valsalva ManeuverA maneuver in which a person tries to exhale forcibly with a closed glottis (windpipe) so that no air exits through the mouth or nose as, for example, in lifting a heavy weight. The Valsalva maneuver impedes the return of venous blood to the heart.
- 8OsteopeniaA decrease in the calcification or density of bone as we as reduced bone mass.
- 9OsteoporosisCondition in which there is a decrease in bone mass and density as well as an increase in the space between bones, resulting in porosity and fragility.
- 10ArthritisChronic inflammation of the joints.
- 11OsteoarthritisArthritis in which cartilage becomes soft, frayed, or thins out, as a result of trauma or other conditions.
- 12Rheumatoid ArthritisArthritis primarily affecting connective tissues, in which there is a thickening of articular soft tissue, and extension of synovial tissue over articular cartilages that have become eroded.
- 13CancerAny various types of malignant neoplasms, most of which invade surrounding tissues, may metastasize to several sites, and are likely to recur after attempted removal and to cause death of the patient unless adequately treated.
- 14Restrictive Lung DiseaseThe condition fibrous lung tissue, which results in a decreased ability to expand lungs.
- 15Chronic Obstructive Lung DiseaseThe condition of altered airflow through the lungs, generally caused by airway obstruction as a result of mucus production.
- 16Intermittent ClaudicationThe manifestation of the symptoms caused by peripheral arterial disease.
- 17Peripheral Arterial DiseaseA condition characterized by narrowing of the major arteries that are responsible for supplying blood to the lower extremeties.
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