Common Cardiovascular Diseases and Disorders Chapter 4

Coronary artery disease is characterized by:

• narrowing of the coronary arteries due to plaque buildup

• inflammation of the heart muscle

• infection of the heart valves

• irregular heartbeat

Define the term 'plaque'.

• In cardiology, fatty deposits in the coronary arteries.

• A type of dental tool used for cleaning teeth.

• A decorative plate or sign mounted on a wall.

• A type of award given for achievements.

Define the term 'thrombus'.

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

• A type of white blood cell involved in immune response.

• A hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.

• A protein that carries oxygen in the blood.

Coronary artery disease is characterized by:

• narrowing of the coronary arteries

• inflammation of the heart muscle

• infection of the heart valves

• irregular heartbeat

Coronary artery disease can be dangerous because:

• it leads to increased blood flow to the heart.

• it causes the heart to pump more efficiently.

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

• it strengthens the heart muscle.

What does the diagram illustrate about the artery?

• Normal artery

• Artery with plaque buildup

• Artery with blood clot

Ischemia and myocardial infarction are conditions related to:

• Respiratory system

• Digestive system

• Circulatory system

• Nervous system

Ischemia and myocardial infarction are conditions related to:

• A decrease in blood supply to the heart muscle

• An increase in blood supply to the heart muscle

• A decrease in blood supply to the brain

• An increase in blood supply to the brain

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

• high blood pressure

• low blood pressure

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

• impending doom.

• euphoria.

• hunger.

• drowsiness.