L-10 Cardiovascular Disease V Flashcards
1
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local hormones
A
they are intracellular hormone-like substance made and used within cells
2
Q
whats essential fatty acid converted to
A
arachidonic acid in membranes
3
Q
whats amino acid converted to
A
its released from membrane and converted to
- prostaglandins
- thromboxanes
- leukotrienes
4
Q
Two examples of anti-anginals
A
nitrates
beta-blocker
5
Q
blood pressure measurements
A
120mm Hg = systole
70mm Hg = diastole
6
Q
anti-hypertensive drugs
A
Vasodilators – Alleviate smooth muscle contraction in artery wall
Diuretics - Reduce blood pressure, by reducing blood volume
7
Q
statins
A
Inhibitors of HMG-CoA reductase
An enzyme used to make cholesterol in liver
8
Q
what inhibits inflammation
A
aspirin inhibits inflammation and reduces the risk of heart attacks and stroke
