Coronary Artery Disease Flashcards

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What is another name for Coronary Artery Disease?

A

Ischaemic Heart Disease

Ischamia meaning reduced blood flow

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What is CAD?

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Lack of blood flow to the heart tissue usually caused by narrowing of coronary arteries due to the build of fatty deposits.

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What are the causes of CAD?

A
  • Atherosclerosis

- Smoking and fatty diet

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What is the pathphysiology of CAD?

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Over time atherosclerosis occurs where fats build up in and on your artery walls forming plaques.
A fibrous cap forms between the plaques and lumen of the artery.
This causes arterial stenosis (narrowing) and can lead to cardia ischaemia

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What are some CAD S&S?

A
Angina
Dyspnoea
Pain across the body
Syncope
Nausea
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