Heart Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Heart disease factors
A
Diabetes Chronic kidney disease Smoking obesity Alcoholism Age
2
Q
Primary prevention
A
Aspirin
Males 45 -79
Primary prevention of Heart attack
Females 55 - 79
Primary prevention of ischemic stroke
3
Q
What to consider when giving meds?
A
Make sure the benefits outweigh the risks!!
4
Q
Exercise stress testing in asymptomatic patients
A
Is not generally recommended or covered by insurance.
The exception would be people in high risk jobs or public health
ASYMPTOMATIC IS THE KEY TERM TO REMEMBER
