Cardiovascular cont. Flashcards
Know what factors influence hyperlipidemia?
Family history, Lifestyle habits, and patient medical history
Know what are the mechanism of action of statin drugs?
Statins raise HDL and lowers LDL and VLDL
Know what CAD stands for?
Coronary artery disease
Know what causes CAD?
It is associated with atherosclerosis
Know what classification of drugs are indicated to treat CAD?
Nitrates, Beta blockers, Calcium channel blockers, and Bile sequestrants
Know what are the risk factors of CAD.
Hypertension, Age, Gender, Race, Genetics
Know what are the various types of angina.
Classic, Variant, Unstable
Know what is a short ischemic episode of pain and mild deficiency of oxygen.
Classic
Know what a spasm of the coronary artery, is very painful and could result in cardiac arrest?
Variant
Know what is a history of anginal attacks due to the obstruction of arteries that increase over time?
Unstable