Chapter 7

Question 1

Ischemic stroke

Answer 1

Obstruction blocks blood flow to part of the brain and that Area of the brain is deprived of blood.

Question 2

Hemorrhage

CVD

Answer 2

When an aneurysm becomes lethal

Question 3

Aneurysm

Answer 3

Wall of vessel becomes very weak and can burst

Question 4

Embolism

Answer 4

Wandering blood clot

Question 5

Individuals should seek immediate medical care if they experience what cardiovascular disease symptoms?

Answer 5

Chest pain or discomfort; pain/discomfort that radiates to the shoulder, arm, neck, back or jaw; sweating or cold, clammy skin; nausea and vomiting; shortness of breath; lightheadedness.

Question 6

Collateral circulation

Answer 6

Allows the damaged heart muscle to heal itself by rerouting the blood, if the blockage is minor.

Question 7

Myocardial infraction

Answer 7

> 90-95% blockage

Question 8

Angina pectoris

Answer 8

~75% blockage

causes sharp pain

Question 9

Ischemia

Answer 9

And in adequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body, especially the heart

Question 10

Thrombus

Answer 10

Blood clot that forms in a vessel and remains there

Question 11

Coronary heart disease

Answer 11

The major CVD
Begins with a lesion, then deposits get stuck in the lesion. Walls become stiffer, narrower and filled with plaques causing atherosclerosis.

Question 12

Symptoms of cardiovascular disease

Answer 12

There are no symptoms

Question 13

Hypertensive blood pressure

Answer 13

140/90 mmHg or higher

Question 14

Normal blood pressure

Answer 14

120/80 mmHg

Question 15

Arteriosclerosis

Answer 15

Narrowing and hardening of arteries

Question 16

Atherosclerosis

Answer 16

Plaques in arteries

Question 17

Main types of cardiovascular disease

Answer 17

Atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis, coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, hypertension

Question 18

Main characteristics of chronic disease and

Answer 18

Long duration and slow progression

Question 19

Another name for chronic disease

Answer 19

Noncommunicable disease

Question 20

Main forms of chronic disease

Answer 20

Cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease

Question 21

Highest risk factor for chronic disease

Answer 21

Tobacco use

Question 22

What percent of the worlds population dies due to the main four chronic diseases

Answer 22

60%

Question 23

What percent of premature deaths occur in low and middle income countries?

Answer 23

82%

Question 24

Hemorrhagic stroke

Answer 24

weakened vessel ruptures, causing bleeding in the brain