Chapter 6: Disorders of the Cardiovascular System

Question 1

What is the leading cause of death in the United States?

Answer 1

Heart Disease

Question 2

What are the main risk factors for developing heart disease?

Answer 2

High blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking.

Question 3

Describe Coronary Artery Disease (CAD):

Answer 3

The coronary arteries become narrowed by fatty deposits called plaque.

Question 4

Describe Angina Pectoris Disorder:

Answer 4

Pain or tightness in the chest when fatty plaque inside the coronary arteries restricts the blood flow to the heart.

Question 5

Describe Myocardial Infection (MI) (heart attack) Disorder:

Answer 5

Is damage or death of part of the heart muscle caused by the lack of blood flow through the coronary arteries.

Question 6

Describe Hypertension (HTN) (high blood pressure) Disease:

Answer 6

Occurs when the force of blood against the artery walls is too high, if it’s untreated it a cause organ damage to the heart, brain, kidneys or eyes.

Question 7

Describe Hypercholesterolemia Disease:

Answer 7

Cholesterol is a fatty substance that your body uses to protect nerves, make cells membranes and produce hormones but high levels of cholesterol can increase a person’s risk of coronary artery disease.