Cardiovascular

Question 1

What is acute coronary syndrome?

Answer 1

Group of conditions that suddenly stop or reduce blood flow to the heart.

Question 2

What is coronary heart disease?
What is myocardial infarction?

Answer 2

Narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries.
Heart attack caused by low or no blood flow to a portion of the myocardium.

Question 3

What is angina (and unstable angina)?

Answer 3

Chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
Unstable= heart doesn’t get enough blood flow and oxygen.

Question 4

What is arrhythmia?

Answer 4

Irregular heart beat.
May be too slow, too fast, or with an irregular rhythm.

Question 5

What is atrial fibrillation (AF)?

Answer 5

Irregular and often rapid heart rhythm.
Can lead to blood clots in the heart.
Increases risk of stroke, heart failure, and other complications.

Question 6

What is supraventricular tachycardia (SVT)?

Answer 6

Condition where the heart suddenly beats much faster than usual.