Chronic Disease Flashcards
What is the leading cause of death in the United States?
Heart disease
What are chronic diseases?
Defined broadly as conditions that last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention.
What are some chronic diseases?
Heart disease, cancer, stroke, cancer, arthritis and diabetes
What are the two type of stroke?
Ischemic and Hemorrhagic
What is the common type of heart disease in the United States?
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) which affects blood flow to the heart
What is hypertension?
High blood pressure
When does a stroke occur?
When blood clots block blood flow to the brain
What are the major signs of a stroke?
Sudden numbness or weakness in face, arm or leg. Confusion, trouble speaking or difficulty understanding speech. Trouble seeing in one or both eyes. Loss of balance or lack of coordination.
What are the most prevalent cardiovascular diseases?
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and Heart Attack.
What is the atherosclerotic process, and how does it lead to cardiovascular disease or heart attack?
The atherosclerotic process is plaque buildup in the arteries such as fats, cholesterol and other substances. Buildup in the arteries causes restriction of blood flow in the arteries and therefore causes heart diseases or heart attacks.
What is Angina?
Angina is a type of pain in the chest caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
What are the risk factors of CVD?
Some risk factors of CVD are high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, obesity, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity.
What is hypertension? What are the pharmacologic and lifestyle modification treatment options?
Hypertension is blood pressure above the average rate. Some treatments include lifestyle changes, physical activity, not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight and managing stress.
What is COPD, how is it diagnosed and what are the treatment options?
COPD, also known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that cause obstructed airflow to the lungs. Some treatments is the elimination of tobacco use, pulmonary rehabilitation therapy and surgery.
