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What is Congenital Heart Disease?
What is Congenital Heart Disease?
- A heart defect present at birth (correct)
- Heart damage caused by chemotherapy
- A result of rheumatic fever
- A condition caused by high cholesterol
Which of the following can be a consequence of a severe stroke?
Which of the following can be a consequence of a severe stroke?
- Reduced need for exercise
- Loss of motor control (correct)
- Increased physical strength
- Improvement in memory
Which procedure uses a catheter with a balloon for treatment?
Which procedure uses a catheter with a balloon for treatment?
- Bypass surgery
- Angiography
- Electrocardiogram
- Angioplasty (correct)
What is a common method for diagnosing issues with heart activity?
What is a common method for diagnosing issues with heart activity?
Which is NOT a recommended way to reduce cardiovascular disease risks?
Which is NOT a recommended way to reduce cardiovascular disease risks?
What causes Rheumatic Heart Disease?
What causes Rheumatic Heart Disease?
An embolus is best described as:
An embolus is best described as:
What is bypass surgery aimed at treating?
What is bypass surgery aimed at treating?
What percentage of all deaths in the US is attributed to cardiovascular disease?
What percentage of all deaths in the US is attributed to cardiovascular disease?
Which of the following best describes atherosclerosis?
Which of the following best describes atherosclerosis?
What is the primary function of arteries?
What is the primary function of arteries?
Which type of cardiovascular disease is characterized by severe chest pain?
Which type of cardiovascular disease is characterized by severe chest pain?
In which scenario does congestive heart failure occur?
In which scenario does congestive heart failure occur?
Which heart condition is defined by racing heartbeats without any external triggers?
Which heart condition is defined by racing heartbeats without any external triggers?
Which of the following describes veins?
Which of the following describes veins?
What complication arises from a blockage of the blood supply to the heart?
What complication arises from a blockage of the blood supply to the heart?
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Study Notes
Overview of Cardiovascular Disease
- Comprises various diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels.
- Accounts for 41% of all deaths in the United States.
- Mortality risk within one year post-heart attack: 25% for women, 38% for men.
The Cardiovascular System
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The Heart:
- Muscular pump with four chambers, approximately the size of a fist.
- Contracts around 100,000 times daily, totaling about 2.5 billion beats over 70 years.
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Blood Vessels:
- Arteries: Transport blood away from the heart.
- Capillaries: Microscopic vessels facilitating the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste due to their thin walls.
- Veins: Carry blood back to the heart.
Types of Cardiovascular Disease
- Atherosclerosis: Buildup of fatty plaques in arteries.
- Coronary Heart Disease: Leads to heart attacks due to blood supply blockage.
- Angina Pectoris: Severe chest pain from reduced oxygen flow to the heart.
- Arrhythmias: Abnormal heart rhythms including tachycardia (fast heart rate) and bradycardia (slow heart rate).
- Congestive Heart Failure: Heart's inability to effectively circulate blood due to damage or overwork.
- Congenital Heart Disease: Heart defects present at birth.
- Rheumatic Heart Disease: Results from untreated streptococcal throat infection.
- Stroke: Brain damage due to interrupted blood supply, caused by thrombus, embolus, or aneurysm.
Stroke Manifestations
- Minor strokes may cause temporary dizziness or weakness.
- Serious strokes can lead to speech issues, memory loss, motor control problems, or can be fatal if they disrupt heart and lung regulation.
Risk Reduction Strategies for Cardiovascular Disease
- Avoid tobacco use.
- Limit fats and cholesterol intake, especially saturated fats.
- Regularly monitor cholesterol levels.
- Maintain a healthy weight and increase dietary fiber.
- Engage in regular physical exercise.
- Control blood pressure and manage stress levels.
Diagnosing Heart Disease
- Electrocardiogram (ECG): Measures heart's electrical activity, often during a stress test.
- Angiography: Examines blockages in heart arteries.
- PET scan: Creates 3D images to assess heart activity.
Treatment Techniques
- Angioplasty: A minimally invasive procedure where a catheter with a balloon is inserted into a blocked artery and inflated to restore blood flow.
- Bypass Surgery: Surgical procedure to implant a vessel bypassing a clogged coronary artery, improving blood supply to the heart.
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