Unit 3 chapters CAD Flashcards
what disease happens when occurs when the blood vessels that deliver oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle become obstructed or dysfunctional.
CAD
what is also known as also known as coronary heart disease or ischemic heart disease.
CAD
what is atherosclerosis?
plaque within the lumen of the vessels
when does ischemia result?
When the heart muscle does not get enough oxygen and nutrients to meet its demands, myocardial ischemia results.
what pathology is known as obstructive coronary artery disease.
myocardial ischemia
name nonmodifiable factors;
Gender
- Race
- Age older than 45 for men
- Genetics/family history
- Being postmenopausal
name modifiable factors;
Cigarette smoking
- High total cholesterol, high LDL level, low HDL levels, and high triglycerides
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Obesity, particularly central obesity
- Sedentary lifestyle/physical inactivity
- Stress
- Excessive alcohol consumption
in what desiease are the manifestations of CAD are virtually silent until the artery is approximately 40% blocked by plaque in obstructive disease.
CAD
what is chest pain called?
angina
what angina is chest pain or discomfort that is associated with physical activity.
stable angina
what angina refers to chest pain that can occur at rest.
unstable angina
what is unstable angina AKA
acute coronary syndrome
what can be a precursor to MI
acute coronary syndrome aka unstable angina
in what kind of angina is the blockage of blood flow in caused by coronary artery spasm rather than plaque formation,
Prinzmetal’s, or variant, angina.
what disease has these diagnostic testings?
lipid profiles
inflammation studies
coagulation studies
CAD
