cardiovascular system

Question 1

hypertension

Answer 1

causes- narrowing of arteries

symptoms- sweating, headaches, dizziness

treatment- treatment of underlying cause

Question 2

angina

Answer 2

causes- artery narrowing

symptom- pain/ tightness in chest

treatment- treatment of underlying conditions

Question 3

coronary artery disease

Answer 3

causes- Buildup of fat and cholesterol in arteries, Risk factors: high- fat diet, high LDL levels, smoking

symptoms- usually no symptoms prior to heart attack

treatment- Lipid- lowering medications, Low- fat diet, exercise, smoking cessation

Question 4

Myocardial infarction

Answer 4

causes- Coronary artery blockage, Blood clot

symptom- Nausea, Dizziness, shortness of breath

treatment- Aspirin, CPR, Defibrillation

Question 5

Aneurysm

Answer 5

causes- Smoking, high- cholesterol diet, Obesity

symptoms- usually none, possible back pain, Dizziness

treatment- surgery

Question 6

congestive heart failure

Answer 6

Causes- smoking, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, hypertension

symptoms- shortness of breath, wheezing, irregular heartbeat,

treatment- medications, diuretic medication

Question 7

mitral valve prolapse

Answer 7

cause- 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- hormone replacement therapy, cancer, paralysis