Cardio Emergencies Pathophysiology Part 1 Flashcards

1
Q

Stems from ischemia, which is decreased blood flow.

A

Chest Pain

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2
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Stems from ischemia, which is decreased blood flow.

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Chest Pain

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3
Q

involves a decreased blood flow to one or more portions of the heart.

A

Ischemic heart disease

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4
Q

If blood flow is not restored

A

Tissue Dies

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5
Q

the buildup of calcium and cholesterol in the arteries

A

Atherosclerosis

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6
Q

Can cause occlusion of arteries

A

Atherosclerosis

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7
Q

Fatty Material accumulates with age

A

Atherosclerosis

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8
Q

A blood clot floating through blood vessels

A

Thrombo-embolism

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9
Q

Leading cause of death in the US

A

Coronary artery disesase

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10
Q

Leading cause of death in the US

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Coronary artery disesase

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11
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involves a decreased blood flow to one or more portions of the heart.

A

Ischemic heart disease

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12
Q

If blood flow is not restored

A

Tissue Dies

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13
Q

the buildup of calcium and cholesterol in the arteries

A

Atherosclerosis

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14
Q

Can cause occlusion of arteries

A

Atherosclerosis

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15
Q

Fatty Material accumulates with age

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Atherosclerosis

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16
Q

A blood clot floating through blood vessels

A

Thrombo-embolism

17
Q

If clot lodges in coronary artery

A

Acute Myocardial Infarction

18
Q

Leading cause of death in the US

A

Coronary artery disesase

19
Q

Cigarette Smoking

A

Controllable AMI Factor

20
Q

high blood pressure

A

Controllable AMI Factor

21
Q

high cholesterol

A

Controllable AMI Factor

22
Q

high blood glucose level

A

Controllable AMI Factor

23
Q

lack of exercise

A

Controllable AMI Factor

24
Q

Stress

A

Controllable AMI Factor

25
Q

Older Age

A

Controllable AMI Factor

26
Q

Family History

A

Controllable AMI Factor

27
Q

Being A Male

A

Controllable AMI Factor

28
Q

Acute Coronary Syndrome is caused by

A

Myocardial Ischemia

29
Q

Occurs when the heart’s need for oxygen exceeds supply

A

Angina Pectoris

30
Q

Crushing or squeezing pain

A

Angina Pectoris

31
Q

Does not usually lead to death or permanent heart damage

A

Angina Pectoris

32
Q

Should be taken as a serious warning sign

A

Angina Pectoris