Coronary Heart Disease

Question 1

What can cause atherosclerosis?

Answer 1

Smoking, high bp, high cholesterol levels, not enough regular exercise, having diabetes

Question 2

Name two causes of coronary heart disease.

Answer 2

Atherosclerosis and thrombosis

Question 3

What is meant by thrombosis?

Answer 3

A blood clot in a vein or artery increasing the risk of a heart attack.

Question 4

What symptoms are associated with coronary heart disease?

Answer 4

Angina, heart attacks, heart failure

Question 5

What lifestyle changes can be made to help manage coronary heart disease?

Answer 5

Stopping smoking, eating more healthily, exercising more regularly.

Question 6

What is coronary heart disease?

Answer 6

When the blood supply’s blocked or interrupted by a build up of fatty substances in the coronary arteries. Atherosclerosis can affect the arteries as it causes them to narrow and harden which restricts the blood flow.

Question 7

What medical interventions can be taken to help treat and manage CHD?

Answer 7

Anti-platelets (to reduce the risk of clots), statins (lower cholesterol levels), beta-blockers (prevent angina and treats high blood pressure), nitrates (to widen blood vessels) and a heart transplant