Ischaemic Heart Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is ischaemic heart disease?
A
Spectrum of heart disease which results from coronary artery atherosclerosis. Reduction of blood flow to the myocardium.
2
Q
What is included in the clinical spectrum of ischaemic heart disease?
A
Stable angina, acute coronary syndromes, sudden cardiac death, and heart failure.