Y1S1W8 Cardiovascular Disease

Question 1

Define ‘heart disease’/CVD

Answer 1

CVD is a group of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels. Mainly related to process ‘atherosclerosis’

Question 2

Common types of heart disease

Answer 2

• Hypertension
• Angina/Ischemic heart disease - periodically occluded vessel
• Myocardial Infarction - heart attack, vessels close completely
• Heart failure - poor blood supply

Question 3

Describe signs & symptoms of heart disease

Answer 3

Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Fatigue
Dizzy/fainting
Shooting pain 
Irregular heartbeat

Question 4

Describe common treatment

Answer 4

Calcium channel blockers, diuretics, ACE inhibitor, alpha blockers,

Question 5

Discuss preventative measures

Answer 5

Modifiable Risk Factors:
Diet, exercise, smoking, alcohol, obesity, stress, sleep

Hypertension, cholesterol and type II diabetes can be managed

Question 6

First line treatment for under 55 years/over 55 years

Answer 6

Under: ACE inhibitor, angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)

Over: Calcium channel blocker (CCB)