Cardiovascular Disease and Hypertension Overview

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What is the main risk associated with atheromatous plaque within coronary arteries?

  • Increased risk of myocardial infarction (correct)
  • Elevated cholesterol levels
  • Development of heart failure
  • Higher likelihood of hypertension

Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for ischemic heart disease?

  • Smoking (correct)
  • Male gender
  • Age
  • Family history

What is the characteristic pain associated with angina pectoris?

  • Pain radiating to the right arm
  • Sharp pain in the back
  • Strangling feeling in the chest (correct)
  • Throbbing headache

Which medication may lead to bleeding tendency as a side effect?

<p>Aspirin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a patient experiences central strangling pain lasting longer than 15 minutes, nausea, and sweating?

<p>Administer aspirin and GTN (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of heart failure?

<p>Failure to match demand for blood supply (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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