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What is the most prevalent type of cardiovascular disease in adults?
What is the most prevalent type of cardiovascular disease in adults?
Which of the following substances primarily accumulates in the arterial walls during atherosclerosis?
Which of the following substances primarily accumulates in the arterial walls during atherosclerosis?
What initiates the inflammatory response that leads to atherosclerosis?
What initiates the inflammatory response that leads to atherosclerosis?
What role do macrophages play in the development of atherosclerosis?
What role do macrophages play in the development of atherosclerosis?
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What are fatty streaks in the context of atherosclerosis?
What are fatty streaks in the context of atherosclerosis?
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Which lifestyle factor is known to initiate the injury that leads to atherosclerosis?
Which lifestyle factor is known to initiate the injury that leads to atherosclerosis?
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What is the main consequence of the proliferation of smooth muscle cells in the arterial wall?
What is the main consequence of the proliferation of smooth muscle cells in the arterial wall?
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Which of the following populations is particularly affected by research into coronary vascular disorders?
Which of the following populations is particularly affected by research into coronary vascular disorders?
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What characterizes vulnerable plaque in the context of atherosclerosis?
What characterizes vulnerable plaque in the context of atherosclerosis?
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What results from the obstruction of blood flow due to a ruptured plaque?
What results from the obstruction of blood flow due to a ruptured plaque?
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Where do atherosclerotic lesions most commonly form in coronary arteries?
Where do atherosclerotic lesions most commonly form in coronary arteries?
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What is a primary cause of angina pectoris?
What is a primary cause of angina pectoris?
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Which of the following can decrease blood flow to the heart besides atherosclerosis?
Which of the following can decrease blood flow to the heart besides atherosclerosis?
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What condition refers to inadequate blood supply to cardiac muscle cells due to narrowed arteries?
What condition refers to inadequate blood supply to cardiac muscle cells due to narrowed arteries?
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What happens to myocardial cells if the supply of blood is severely compromised for an extended period?
What happens to myocardial cells if the supply of blood is severely compromised for an extended period?
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Which factor does NOT contribute to increasing oxygen demand on the heart?
Which factor does NOT contribute to increasing oxygen demand on the heart?
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Study Notes
Cardiovascular Disease Overview
- Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death across all racial and ethnic groups.
- Research aims to identify prevention and treatment strategies for diverse populations affected by cardiac conditions.
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- CAD is the most common type of cardiovascular disease in adults.
- Understanding manifestations and assessment methods is crucial for nurses in managing CAD.
Coronary Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerosis is characterized by abnormal lipid accumulation and fibrous tissue in arterial walls.
- This condition narrows coronary vessels, reducing blood flow to the myocardium.
- Atherosclerosis is an inflammatory response to arterial injury, involving changes to structural and biochemical properties of the walls.
Pathophysiology of Atherosclerosis
- Begins with fatty streaks in arterial intima, potentially starting in childhood.
- Genetic and environmental factors influence lesion progression.
- Arterial injury from factors like smoking and hypertension triggers inflammation.
- Monocytes (macrophages) are attracted to the site, ingest lipids, and form foam cells that lead to plaque formation.
- Stable plaques have a thick fibrous cap and resist stress; unstable plaques can rupture and cause thrombus formation.
- Thrombus may obstruct blood flow, leading to acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and potentially myocardial infarction (MI).
- Anatomical structure of coronary arteries favors atherosclerotic lesions at branch points.
Clinical Manifestations of CAD
- Symptoms depend on the severity of arterial lumen narrowing and thrombus formation.
- As blood flow diminishes, cardiac muscle suffers from ischemia, leading to chest pain known as angina pectoris.
- Angina results from significant coronary atherosclerosis and can result in irreversible myocardial damage if blood supply decreases sufficiently or persists over time.
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Description
This quiz delves into the critical aspects of cardiovascular diseases, focusing on coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis. It explores the prevalence of these conditions, their pathophysiology, and the importance of prevention and treatment strategies. Knowledge on how these diseases affect diverse populations is also covered.
