LO1 Malfunctions

Question 1

Hypertension what is it?

Answer 1

High or raised blood pressure is a condition which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure

Question 2

Symptoms and effects of hypertension

Answer 2

Rarely has no symptoms
-excessive pressure on the walls of the arteries cause the walls to weaken/ burst can lead to strokes and heart disease.
-can also lead to damage if capillaries in the kidney and retina

Question 3

Causes of hypertension?

Answer 3

Stress, high fat abdominal salt diets , lack of exercise
-smoking/ alcohol

Question 4

Treatment of hypertension?

Answer 4

Medication
-ace inhibitors lower blood pressure
-beta blockers which slow the heart rate

-lifestyle changes
-blood will need to be taken regularly to monitor.

Question 5

Lifestyle impacted of hypertension

Answer 5

-Poor memory / can effect work/ school/ relationships
-risk of strokes or heart attacks always in fear may isolate themselves .

Question 6

Angina what is it?

Answer 6

Chest pain caused bt reduced blood flow to the heart muscle

Question 7

Symptoms and effects of angina

Answer 7

Chest pain

Question 8

What is coronary heart disease (heart attack)

Answer 8

A heart attack is a serious medical emergency which involves the lack of supply of blood to the heart is suddenoy blocked usually causing a blood clot.

Question 9

Symptoms and effects of coronary heart disease?

Answer 9

-Angina( chest pain caused by reduce blood flow)
-heart attack( feeling weak, light headed shortness of breath)