Cardiovascular Medicine Flashcards
1
Q
Epidemiology
Give examples of irreversible cardiovascular disease risk factors
A
- age
- sex
- family history
2
Q
Epidemiology
Give examples of reversible (patient) cardiovaxcular disease risk factors
A
- smoking
- obesity
- diet
- exercise
3
Q
Epidemiology
Give examples of reversible (medical) cardiovascular disease risk factors
A
- hypertension
- hyperlipidaemia
- diabetes
can treat these to reduce risk or alter lifestyle habits
4
Q
Drugs
Which drugs used in the cardiovascular system prevent further disease?
A
- anti platelet drugs
- lipid lowering drugs (Statins)
- anti-arrhythmics
- anticoagulants
- diuretics
- ace-inhibitors
5
Q
Drugs
Which drugs used for the cardiovascualr system aim to reduce symptoms of current disease?
A
- diruetics
- anti-arrhythmics
- nitrates
- calcium channel blockers
- ace-inhibitors
