Common Cardiovascular Diseases and Disorders

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 oxygen demand by the heart

• A blockage in the heart valves

Which of the following best describes cardiomyopathy?

• A condition affecting the heart valves

• A disease of the heart muscle

• An infection of the heart lining

• A blockage in the coronary arteries

Fill in the blank: Nausea with or without _________ is a symptom of myocardial infarction.

• dizziness

• sweating

• vomiting

• fatigue

Coronary artery disease can be dangerous because:

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

• it can cause excessive blood flow to the heart muscle.

• it leads to increased oxygen supply to the heart.

• it has no significant impact on heart function.

What does the diagram illustrate about the artery?

• Artery with plaque buildup

• Healthy artery

• Artery with a tear

• Artery undergoing angioplasty

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

• high blood pressure

• normal blood pressure

• low blood pressure

• fluctuating blood pressure

Coronary artery disease is characterized by:

• narrowing of the coronary arteries due to plaque buildup

• widening of the coronary arteries due to increased blood flow

• inflammation of the coronary arteries due to infection

• complete blockage of the coronary arteries due to blood clots

Ischemia and myocardial infarction are conditions related to:

• The respiratory system

• The digestive system

• The cardiovascular system

• The nervous system

Define the term 'plaque'.

• A type of dental buildup on teeth.

• In cardiology, fatty deposits in the coronary arteries.

• A decorative plate used for awards.

• A skin condition characterized by raised patches.

Define the term 'thrombus'.

• A type of blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood.

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

• A medication used to dissolve blood clots.

• A condition characterized by low blood pressure.