Cardiovascular Disease [Part 1] Intro + Peripheral Vascular Disease

What is the primary cause of cardiovascular disease?

• High levels of oxygen in the blood

• Narrowing, blockage, or spasms in blood vessels

• Excessive exercise

• Infections in the blood vessels

Which of the following is NOT a condition under cardiovascular disease?

• Coronary artery disease

• Cerebral vascular disease

• Peripheral vascular disease

• Respiratory disease

Coronary artery disease primarily affects which part of the body?

• Lungs

• Liver

• Heart

• Brain

Cerebral vascular disease is associated with which organ?

• Heart

• Liver

• Kidneys

• Brain

Peripheral vascular disease affects blood vessels located where?

• Outside of the heart

• In the lungs

• In the brain

• Inside the heart

Which of the following is a subtype of peripheral vascular disease?

• Cerebral vascular disease

• Respiratory insufficiency

• Chronic venous insufficiency

• Coronary artery disease

Intermittent claudication is a symptom of which condition?

• Cerebral vascular disease

• Peripheral vascular disease

• Respiratory disease

• Coronary artery disease

What is a common test to diagnose peripheral vascular disease?

• Vision test

• Lung capacity test

• Walking test

• Blood sugar test

What does impaired capillary refill indicate?

• Excessive blood flow

• Insufficient blood flow

• Normal blood flow

• Increased oxygen levels

Which artery is commonly checked for peripheral pulses in the lower extremities?

• Carotid artery

• Radial artery

• Popliteal artery

• Brachial artery