Common Cardiovascular Diseases and Disorders Chapter 4

Front

Coronary artery disease is characterized by:

Back

narrowing of the coronary arteries due to plaque buildup

Front

Define the term 'plaque'.

Back

In cardiology, fatty deposits in the coronary arteries.

Front

Define the term 'thrombus'.

Back

A blood clot or collection of plaque formed within a blood vessel.

Front

Coronary artery disease is characterized by: narrowing of the coronary arteries, inflammation of the heart muscle, infection of the heart valves, irregular heartbeat

Back

narrowing of the coronary arteries

Front

Coronary artery disease can be dangerous because:

Back

it can result in reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.

Front

What does the diagram illustrate about the artery?

Back

Artery with plaque buildup

Front

Ischemia and myocardial infarction are conditions related to: Respiratory system, Digestive system, Circulatory system, Nervous system

Back

Circulatory system

Front

Ischemia and myocardial infarction are conditions related to:

Back

A decrease in blood supply to the heart muscle

Front

Is a patient with low cardiac output more likely to have high blood pressure OR low blood pressure?

Back

low blood pressure

Front

Fill in the blank: A common symptom of myocardial infarction is a feeling of _________.

Back

impending doom.