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Question 1

Explain coronary circulation

Answer 1

• supplies oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle
• removes deoxygenated blood.

Question 2

Define cardiovascular disease

Answer 2

Any disease associated with the heart or blood vessels.

Question 3

What is a heart attack?

Answer 3

• A heart attack happens when blood flow to part of the heart is blocked.
• Often caused by plaque buildup in the arteries.
• Without quick blood flow restoration, that heart section is damaged from lack of oxygen.
• Irreversible damage occurs if blockage isn’t treated within a few hours.