Cardio-Vascular Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is the main disease created by cardio-vascular disease?
A
Coronary heart disease
2
Q
What happens in your coronary arteries when you have coronary heart disease?
A
Blockages in coronary arteries
3
Q
What causes the blockages in coronary arteries when you have coronary heart disease?
A
Caused by a build up of cholesterol
4
Q
What happens to the cells beyond the blockage of cholesterol?
A
The cells are deprived of oxygen
5
Q
What other thing can happen when you have a build up of cholesterol?
A
A heart attack
6
Q
What is fibrilation?
A
An abnormal heart rhythm which can lead to a heart attack
7
Q
Name 5 things that can cause cardio-vascular disease.
A
- Smoking
- Genetics
- Bad diet (obesity)
- Lack of exercise
- Diabetes
8
Q
Name 5 things which can help prevent cardio-vascular disease.
A
- Heart/artificial heart transplants
- Stents
- Statins
- Beta blockers
- Valve replacements
