Cardiovascular System Challenge

Question 1

Phlebitis

Answer 1

Inflammation of a vein, often in the legs

Question 2

Thrombus

Answer 2

A blood clot that can block flow

Question 3

Arrhythmias

Answer 3

Irregular heartbeats

Question 4

Pacemakers

Answer 4

Devices implanted to regulate heartbeat

Question 5

Ischemia

Answer 5

Reduced blood flow to tissues

Question 6

Atherosclerosis

Answer 6

Hardening and narrowing of the arteries

Question 7

Coronary Artery Disease(CAD)

Answer 7

Atherosclerosis specifically affecting the arteries

Question 8

Angina Pectoris

Answer 8

Chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart

Question 9

Myocardial Infarction (MI)

Answer 9

Commonly known as ad a heart attack

Question 10

Congestion heart failure (CHF)

Answer 10

Left-side CHF ： The left side of the heart can’t pump blood effectively, leading to fluid buildup in the lungs
Right-side CHF : The right side of the heart struggles to pump, causing fluid buildup in the legs and abdomen

Question 11

Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)

Answer 11

Narrowed blood vessels reduce blood flow to the limbs