EXAM2/CH14- Acute Coronary Syndromes Flashcards
1
Q
cardiovascular disease (CVD) includes what 4 things
A
-CHD (aka CAD)
-heart failure
-hypertension
-stroke
2
Q
what is coronary heart disease (CHD) also called
A
coronary artery disease (CAD)
3
Q
what is the leading cause of death in the US
A
cardiovascular disease (CVD)
4
Q
what % of all CVD deaths are from CHD
A
50%
5
Q
how frequently does someone in the US suffer from a heart attack
A
every 42 seconds
6
Q
average age of first MI in men
A
65
7
Q
average age of first MI in women
A
72
8
Q
what is age discripancy for first MI in men/women due to
A
testosterone/estrogen
-estrogen is CARDIOPROTECTIVE; protects the heart up until a woman hits menopause
