Cardiovascular system

Question 1

Hypertension

Answer 1

Causes/ Risk Factors- Narrowing of arteries

Symptoms- Excessive sweating, fatigue, muscle cramps, headaches, dizziness

Treatment- treatment of underlying causes

Question 2

Angina

Answer 2

Causes/ Risk Factor- Coronary artery narrowing

Symptoms- Pain/ tightness in chest

Treatment- treatment of underlying condition

Question 3

coronary artery disease

Answer 3

Causes/ Risk Factors- Buildup of fat and cholesterol in arteries

Symptoms- Usually no symptoms prior to the heart attack

Treatment- Low-fat diet, Exercise, Smoking cessation

Question 4

Myocardial infarction

Answer 4

Causes/ Risk Factors- Blood clot, coronary artery blockage

Symptoms- Nausea, Dizziness, shortness of breath

Treatment- Aspirin, CPR if unconscious

Question 5

Aneurysm

Answer 5

Causes/ Risk Factors- Smoking, Obesity, High- cholesterol diet,

Symptoms- Usually none, Possible back pain, Dizziness

Treatment- Surgery

Question 6

Congestive heart failure

Answer 6

Causes/ Risk Factor- Smoking, Obesity, Hypertension, sedentary lifestyle

Symptoms- shortness of breath, wheezing, irregular heartbeat

Treatment- Medications to address tachycardia, Diuretic medication to treat edema, Antihypertensive medication

Question 7

Mitral valve prolapse.

Answer 7

Causes/ Risk Factors- Usually unknown

Symptoms- Mild cases usually have no symptoms

Treatment- None for mild cases, Medication to treat symptoms, Surgery to repair

Question 8

Thrombophlebitis

Answer 8

Causes/ Risk Factors- Prolonged periods of inactivity, Hormone replacement therapy, Cancer

Symptoms- Pain in affected area, Redness, Swelling

Treatment- Heat, Compression stockings, surgery