CAD, Stable Agina, ACS, HF, aortic dissection

Question 1

Condition of the cardiovascular system
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Answer 1

coronary artery disease (CAD) = IHD
stable angina
acute coronary syndromes
heart failure
aortic dissection
IHD ( ischaemic heart disease ) = CAD

Question 2

Coronary artery disease CAD (IHD),

Answer 2

also called Ischaemic heart disease
caused by atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries
- lipid fat driven immune / inflammatory disease of medium and large arteries,
- narrowing of the artery lumen (stenosis) by plaque
- leads to ischaemia
- leads to stable or exertional angina
- if the lead plaque ruptures, the artery can become occluded (blocked) leading to an acute coronary syndrome

Question 3

Stable angina

Answer 3

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