Cardio Emergencies Pathophysiology Part 1 Flashcards
Stems from ischemia, which is decreased blood flow.
Chest Pain
Stems from ischemia, which is decreased blood flow.
Chest Pain
involves a decreased blood flow to one or more portions of the heart.
Ischemic heart disease
If blood flow is not restored
Tissue Dies
the buildup of calcium and cholesterol in the arteries
Atherosclerosis
Can cause occlusion of arteries
Atherosclerosis
Fatty Material accumulates with age
Atherosclerosis
A blood clot floating through blood vessels
Thrombo-embolism
Leading cause of death in the US
Coronary artery disesase
Leading cause of death in the US
Coronary artery disesase
involves a decreased blood flow to one or more portions of the heart.
Ischemic heart disease
If blood flow is not restored
Tissue Dies
the buildup of calcium and cholesterol in the arteries
Atherosclerosis
Can cause occlusion of arteries
Atherosclerosis
Fatty Material accumulates with age
Atherosclerosis