Cardiovascular Disease

Question 1

Defintion of Cardiovascular Disease

Answer 1

Refers to any kind of condition that affects the heart or blood vessels

Question 2

Definition of Coronary Heart Disease

Answer 2

Refers to when the oxygen-rich blood supply is reduces or blocked from going to the heart muscle. It can cause angina, heart attacks and heart failure.

Question 3

Definition of strokes and TIA’s (Transient ischaemic attacks)

Answer 3

Refers to where oxygen-rich blood is reduced or stopped from getting to the brain.

Transient ischaemic attack is only temporary impairment

Question 4

Definition of Peripheral Arterial Disease

Answer 4

Refers to when oxygen-rich blood going to the limbs is reduced or blocked.
This can cause hair loss, numbness, weakness and cramping

Question 5

Definition of Aortic Disease

Answer 5

Refers to a group of conditions affecting the aorta

Question 6

Risk Factors

Answer 6

• High BP
• family hx
• smoking
• high cholesterol
• inactivity
• diabetes
• alcohol intake
• age
• race
• obesity