Unit4- 1.9~ Monitoring, treatment and care needed for CV malfunctions

Question 1

What is the monitoring and treatment for CHD?

Answer 1

• Family history is considered
• Blood tests
• ECG tests
• Changes in lifestyle

Question 2

Why does family history have to be monitored?

Answer 2

If theres history of CHD, theres a higher risk of developing conditions that can lead to a heart attack or stroke

Question 3

Explain blood tests for CHD

Answer 3

Can help diagnose CHD and determine risk of devloping it measuring cholesterol and other substances in the blood. E.g. high lvls of ‘bad’ cholesterol can increase risk heart attack.

Question 4

Explain ECG tests

Answer 4

ECG (electrocardiogram) helps diagnose CHD by recording the electrical activity of the heart. Chnages in ECG waves indicates CHD or a heart attack

Question 5

What is the medication for CHD?

Answer 5

• Beta blockers: They work by blocking the effects of a hormone in the body, slowing the heartbeat and improving blood flow
• Antiplatelets: Medicine that helps reduce risk of heart attack by thinning blood and preventing clotting

Question 6

What is the monitoring and treatment for hypertension?

Answer 6

• Regular blood pressure testing
• If high blood pressure but low risk for other things you would be given lifestyle changes
• If high blood pressure but high risk, medication would be offered

Question 7

What is the medication for hypertension?

Answer 7

Under 55:
* Angiotensin- converting enzymes (ACE) (relaxes blood vessels)
* Angiotensin-2 recepter blockers (ARBs)
Over 55:
* Calcium channel blockers (reduce blood pressure by widening blood vesseks
* Beta blockers: reduce blood pressure, making heart beat slowly