Module 2 Flashcards
1
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Factors the cause atherosclerosis:
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smoking, high cholesterol, obesity, stress, heredity, age, gender, etc…
2
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What is ischemia?
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decreased oxygen to a tissue (reduced blood flow)
3
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Describe the difference between angina pectoris and an M.I.
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4
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What are the 3 zones of damage seen in an M.I.?
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Zone of ischemia, zone of injury, zone of infarction
5
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Which part of the heart are infarctions likely to occur and why are they significant here?
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Most likely to occur in the left ventricle, can also occur in the right ventricle and atria. Leads to heart muscle damage, heart failure, cardiac arrest, or even death.
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