6 Questions
What is the main risk associated with atheromatous plaque within coronary arteries?
Increased risk of myocardial infarction
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for ischemic heart disease?
Smoking
What is the characteristic pain associated with angina pectoris?
Strangling feeling in the chest
Which medication may lead to bleeding tendency as a side effect?
Aspirin
What should be done if a patient experiences central strangling pain lasting longer than 15 minutes, nausea, and sweating?
Administer aspirin and GTN
What is the main characteristic of heart failure?
Failure to match demand for blood supply
Explore the pathology of atherosclerosis, clinical aspects of ischaemic heart disease, and heart failure. Learn about the prevalence, causes, and management of hypertension including primary and secondary hypertension.
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