Heart Diseases

Question 1

Atherosclerosis

Answer 1

stiffening of blood vessels due to a build-up of fatty plaques

Question 2

Myocardial Ischemia

Answer 2

reduction in blood flow to the heart

Question 3

Acute Coronary Syndrome

Answer 3

any one of several heart conditions

Question 4

Angina

Answer 4

condition marked by severe pain in the chest that often spreads to the shoulders, arms, and neck, caused by inadequate blood supply to the heart

Question 5

Symptoms of cardiac compromise

Answer 5

chest pain that is around the sternum and radiates down to the abdomen, arms, shoulders, jaw, and back, it can also be general chest discomfort or backache usually between the shoulder blades

Question 6

Conditions indicating heart failure

Answer 6

pupils that are dilated/sluggish, cyanosis of mucous membranes, jugular venous distension, wheezing/crackles upon auscultation, peripheral edema

Question 7

Common signs and symptoms of cardiac compromise

Answer 7

discomfort in the chest, abdomen, left arm, shoulder, or jaw
sudden diaphoresis
shortness of breath/coughing
cool, pale skin
lighheadedness

Question 8

Symptoms of cardiac compromise

Answer 8

pressure in the chest