Cardio Pathology (AWAN) Flashcards
______ is the leading cause of death in all areas of the world.
CVD (cardiovascular disease)
Can you name all 10 risk factors for CVD?
- Genetics
- Age
- Gender
- Alcohol / Tobacco
- Diet and Physical activity (exercise)
- Pollutants / Mutations
- Socio-economic status
All of the following are Non-modifiable risk factors for CVD EXCEPT:
A. Genetics
B. Diabetes
C. Gender
D. Age
B. Diabetes
Non-modifiable risk factors for CVD: “GAG”
- Genetics
- Age
- Gender
Modifiable:
- High BP
- High cholesterol
- Diabetes
- you can modify them by treating them with medications
List the two principal mechanisms for the pathology of CVD:
- Narrowing (stenosis) or complete destruction of vessel lumens
- Weakening of vessel walls, leading to dilation or rupture
Atherosclerosis
A. means “hardening of the arteries”
B. characterized by intimal lesions called atheromas that protrude into vessel lumens
C. an atheromatous plaque consists of a raised lesion with a soft, yellow, grumous core of lipid covered by a white fibrous cap
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Atherosclerotic plaques can do all of the following EXCEPT:
A. obstruct blood flow
B. rupture leading to thrombosis
C. recruit more atheromas to adhere
D. Weaken the underlying media leading to an aneurysm
C. recruit more atheromas to adhere
What are the 2 major components of a well developed atheromatous plaque:
- Fibrous cap: smooth muscle, macrophages, foam cells, collagen, lymphocytes
- Necotic Center: cell debris, cholesterol, foam cells and calcium
Discuss the timeline of Atheroscleorsis: (6)
- Foam cells (lipid-laden macrophage)
- Fatty streak
- Intermediate lesion (plaque)
- Atheroma (increasing plaque)
- Fibrous plaque (obstructive atherosclerotic plaque)
- Complicated lesion/rupture (results in thrombosis)
Discuss the process of atherosclerosis with emphysis on the formation of foam cells:
Atherosclerosis
- Monocyte enters the lumen of the artery and becomes a macrophage
- The macrophage begins eating all the cholesterol (LDL)
- The macrophage dies and becomes a foam cells
- Foam cells accumulate
- T cells cause inflammation of smooth muscle cells
List as many of the 11 signs and symptoms you can for CVD:
- Chest pain
- Difficulty breathing (Dyspnea)
- Swelling of feet
- Palpations
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Cyanosis
- Syncope (fainting)
- Cough with expectorations and hemoptysis (blood)
- Rt hypochondiral pain
- GIT S&S
Elfin Facies is an abnormality associated with which condition?
A. Supraventricular aortic stenosis
B. Marfan syndrome
C. Mitral stenosis with decreased cardiac output and systemic vasoconstriction
D. All of the above
A. Supraventricular aortic stenosis
Mitral Facies is an abnormality associated with which condition?
A. Supraventricular aortic stenosis
B. Marfan syndrome
C. Mitral stenosis with decreased cardiac output and systemic vasoconstriction
D. All of the above
C. Mitral stenosis with decreased cardiac output and systemic vasoconstriction
Supraventricular aortic stenosis = Elfin Facies
Marfan syndrome = High Arched Palate
Mitral stenosis w/ decreaed cariac output and systemic vasoconstriction = Mitral Facies
High Arched Palate is an abnormality associated with which condition?
A. Supraventricular aortic stenosis
B. Marfan syndrome
C. Mitral stenosis with decreased cardiac output and systemic vasoconstriction
D. All of the above
B. Marfan syndrome
Supraventricular aortic stenosis = Elfin Facies
Marfan syndrome = High Arched Palate
Mitral stenosis w/ decreaed cariac output and systemic vasoconstriction = Mitral Facies
Clinical manifestations of Elfin Facies include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Malar flush
B. Receding jaws
C. Flared nostrils
D. Pointed ears
A. Malar flush
Elfin Facies:
- receding jaws
- flared nostrils
- pointed ears
High arched palate = Marfan syndrome
Mitral Facies:
- malar flush
- Pinkish/purple patches on the cheek
Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of Mitral Facies?
A. Pinkish purple patches on cheeks
B. Receding jaws
C. Flared nostrils
D. Pointed ears
A. Pinkish purple patches on cheeks
What are the 4 major defects of Tetralogy of Fallot?
- Pulmonary stenosis
- Right Ventricular hypertrophy
- Ventricular septal defect
- Overriding aorta
_______ is known as the “Silent Killer” of mankind.
Hypertension
- most pts are asymptomatic
(T/F)
Most people who have hypertension have been diagnosed by a doctor.
False
- Most people dont know they have hypertension
note: hypertension is defined as 140/90 or higher
How many people have high blood pressure?
1.13 billion people
Which of the following is hypertension more commonm in?
A. males
B. females
A. males
Male = 1/4 men
Female = 1/5 women
A hypertensive crisis is defined as a blood pressure higher than ________/________.
180/120
Primary (or) Essential hypertensioin:
A. Has an underlying cause such as renal disorders, endocrinal disturbances
B. Develops gradually over many years and has no underlying cause
B. Develops gradually over many years and has no underlying cause
Primary hypertensioin = 90% of ppl have this type
Secondary hypertension = 10% of people have this type
Secondary hypertension:
A. Has an underlying cause such as renal disorders, endocrinal disturbances
B. Develops gradually over many years and has no underlying cause
A. Has an underlying cause such as renal disorders, endocrinal disturbances