Cardiovascular - CHD

Question 1

What is CHD?

Answer 1

A disease where arteries become narrowed by a build up of fatty materials in walls

Question 2

What are the symptoms of CHD?

Answer 2

May not have any symptoms
Angina - chest pain
Heart attack - tight chest and pain

Question 3

What are the causes of CHD?

Answer 3

High BP
Obesity
High blood cholesterol
Smoking
Age

Question 4

What impact does CHD have on a persons life?

Answer 4

Need to take meds
Possible surgery - time off work and recovery + risks
Risk of stroke and heart attack
Need to change lifestyle

Question 5

What are the care and support needs for CHD?

Answer 5

Regular check ups

Help changing lifestyle

Question 6

What are the monitoring methods for CHD?

Answer 6

Blood tests - levels of fat, cholesterol, sugar and proteins

ECG - measures electrical activity + show any abnormalities

Question 7

What are the pros to an ECG for CHD?

Answer 7

Easy test

Find out what part of heart isn’t working as well

Question 8

What are cons of using ECG for CHD?

Answer 8

Can’t use to monitor at home

Make time to see GP - difficult in rural areas or busy lifestyle

Question 9

What are the treatment options for CHD?

Answer 9

Nitrates - relax coronary arteries
Statins - reduce cholesterol levels
Angioplasty - ballon inserted into artery and inflated, stent inserted

Question 10

What are the pros of an angioplasty?

Answer 10

Stents keep the arteries open

Improve blood flow to heart and prevent stroke or heart attack

Question 11

What are the cons to an angioplasty?

Answer 11

Need lifestyle changes as well as the stent

Risks to surgery