Coronary Artery Disease

Question 1

Coronary artery disease (CAD)

Answer 1

• reduction of blood flow to heart muscle, usually due to buildup of plaque in coronary arteries
• type of blood vessel disorder
• included in the general category of atherosclerosis.

Question 2

Heart disease

Answer 2

• group of diseases that affect structure and function of the heart.
• Can include coronary heart disease, stoke, hypertension, angina

Question 3

myocardial ischemia

Answer 3

occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle (myocardium) is obstructed by a partial or complete blockage of a coronary artery by a buildup of plaques (atherosclerosis).
• Occurs when the demand for myocardial oxygen exceeds the ability of the coronary arteries to supply the heart with oxygen

Question 4

C Reactive Protein (CRP)

Answer 4

Non specific marker of inflammation

Increased with CAD

Question 5

Arterial anastomosis

Answer 5

a cross-connection between adjacent channels, tubes, fibers, or other parts of a network. (ie. the blood is directed around by a new artery)