Cardiovascular disease Flashcards
1
Q
Cardiovasuclar disease is the leading cause of______…..
A
Death in the US today
~True for caucasians, African Americans, Asians, American Indians, and Hispanics
~ Approx. 43% of all deaths
2
Q
Heart disease includes:
A
-CAD:
-Angina
-MI
CHF
-Arrhythmias
-Valvular Dysfunction
3
Q
CAD:
A
Coronary artery disease
-Plaque buildup in arteries that result in blockage
4
Q
Angina:
A
Symptom of CAD, chest pain aka: angina pectoris
5
Q
MI:
A
Heat attack, decreased blood flow to heart that damages tissue aka: acute myocardial infarction, AMI
6
Q
CHF:
A
Decreased heart pumping power: fluid builds in body and congests
7
Q
Arrhythmias:
A
Hearts electric impulses dont work properly
8
Q
Valvular Dysfunction
A
Heart has four valves that open and close, this term describes when it fails to function properly
