Ch 34 CAD Flashcards
1
Q
CAD
A
coronary artery disease
2
Q
What is CAD
A
blood vessel disorder, hardening of arteries
3
Q
4 stages of aterosclerosis
A
- damaged endothelium
- fatty streak
- fibrous plaque
- complicated lesion
4
Q
modifiable risk factos
A
elevated lipids, elevated BP, tobacco and alcohol use, obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome
5
Q
non modifiable risk factors
A
age, gender, ethnicity, genetics, family history
6
Q
angina
A
chest paint
7
Q
B-adrenergic blockers
A
decrease myocardial O2 demand by reducing HR, BP and contractility
8
Q
statin drugs
A
treats muslce aches (creatine Kinase)
9
Q
nitroglycerin
A
1st line treatment of angina
10
Q
angina
A
chest pain
