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Cardiovascular disease is an umbrella term that describes conditions of the:
Cardiovascular disease is an umbrella term that describes conditions of the:
- Heart and Lungs
- Heart only
- Blood vessel only
- Heart and/or Blood vessels (correct)
- Lymphatic system
Region within England with the highest burden of cardiovascular disease is:
Region within England with the highest burden of cardiovascular disease is:
- East Midlands
- London
- North West (correct)
- South West
- West Midlands
Modifiable risk factors for Cardiovascular disease include:
Modifiable risk factors for Cardiovascular disease include:
- Ethnic predisposition
- Sex
- Family history
- Smoking (correct)
- Age
Risk factors for aortic valve stenosis do not include:
Risk factors for aortic valve stenosis do not include:
Complications of aortic valve stenosis include:
Complications of aortic valve stenosis include:
List of cardio-stimulatory medications includes:
List of cardio-stimulatory medications includes:
Pulse wave velocity provides an estimation of:
Pulse wave velocity provides an estimation of:
Laminar flow increases:
Laminar flow increases:
A stable plaque has:
A stable plaque has:
Contributors to plaque erosion and rupture do not include:
Contributors to plaque erosion and rupture do not include:
Coronary artery bypass graft does not involve:
Coronary artery bypass graft does not involve:
Physically active lifestyles increase:
Physically active lifestyles increase:
Cardiovascular conditions caused by atherosclerosis include:
Cardiovascular conditions caused by atherosclerosis include:
Symptoms of aortic valve stenosis include:
Symptoms of aortic valve stenosis include:
Heart failure can be caused by:
Heart failure can be caused by:
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What is Cardiovascular Disease?
What is Cardiovascular Disease?
A broad term used to describe conditions that affect the heart and/or blood vessels.
Which region in England has the highest burden of Cardiovascular Disease?
Which region in England has the highest burden of Cardiovascular Disease?
The North West region of England has the highest burden of cardiovascular disease.
What are Modifiable Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease?
What are Modifiable Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease?
Modifiable risk factors are those that can be changed to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. These include smoking, diet, exercise, and blood pressure control.
What is Aortic Valve Stenosis?
What is Aortic Valve Stenosis?
Aortic valve stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve, which restricts blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body.
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Which factor is NOT a risk factor for Aortic Valve Stenosis?
Which factor is NOT a risk factor for Aortic Valve Stenosis?
Female sex is not considered a risk factor for aortic valve stenosis.
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What is a common complication of Aortic Valve Stenosis?
What is a common complication of Aortic Valve Stenosis?
Complications of aortic valve stenosis include irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias).
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Which medication is used to stimulate the heart?
Which medication is used to stimulate the heart?
Digitalis is a medication used to strengthen heart contractions and improve blood flow in heart failure.
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What does pulse wave velocity measure?
What does pulse wave velocity measure?
Pulse wave velocity measures the speed at which a pressure wave travels through an artery. It provides an estimation of arterial stiffness.
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What does laminar flow increase?
What does laminar flow increase?
Laminar flow is smooth blood flow that helps maintain healthy blood vessel walls. It increases endothelial permeability, allowing for nutrient exchange.
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What is a characteristic of a stable plaque?
What is a characteristic of a stable plaque?
A stable plaque has a thick fibrous cap, which is a protective layer over the buildup of fat and cholesterol.
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Which factor does NOT contribute to plaque erosion and rupture?
Which factor does NOT contribute to plaque erosion and rupture?
Decreased inflammation is not a factor that contributes to plaque erosion and rupture.
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What is a limitation of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)?
What is a limitation of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)?
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) does not guarantee prevention of future ischemia. Lifestyle changes are crucial.
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What does a physically active lifestyle increase?
What does a physically active lifestyle increase?
Physically active lifestyles increase parasympathetic tone, promoting heart health.
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What cardiovascular condition can be caused by atherosclerosis?
What cardiovascular condition can be caused by atherosclerosis?
Atherosclerosis, a disease of the arteries, can cause conditions such as myocardial infarction (heart attack).
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What are symptoms of aortic valve stenosis?
What are symptoms of aortic valve stenosis?
Common symptoms of aortic valve stenosis include fainting, shortness of breath, and chest pain.
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What can cause heart failure?
What can cause heart failure?
Obesity is one of the main causes of heart failure, a condition where the heart can't pump blood effectively.
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Cardiovascular Disease Practice MCQs
- Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is an umbrella term encompassing conditions affecting the heart and/or blood vessels.
- A significant portion (83.78%) of CVD cases involve the heart and/or blood vessels.
- Regions within England vary in their CVD burden; the North West has the highest prevalence (72.22%).
- Modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease include smoking (97.3%).
- Modifiable risk factors also include low HDL cholesterol, high non-HDL cholesterol, sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, excessive alcohol consumption, and overweight/obesity.
- Risk factors for aortic valve stenosis do not include female sex (88.24%).
- Complications of aortic valve stenosis include arrhythmias (88.24%).
- Cardio-stimulatory medications include Digitalis (31.25%).
- Pulse wave velocity helps estimate arterial stiffness (54.84%).
- Laminar flow increases with endothelial permeability (69.23%).
- A stable plaque is characterized by a dense extracellular matrix (59.26%).
- Contributors to plaque erosion and rupture do not include decreased inflammation (65.38%).
- Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) involves revascularization of ischemic cardiac tissue and often utilizes saphenous vein or internal mammary artery grafts (91.3%).
- Physically active lifestyles generally increase exercise tolerance (79.17%).
- Cardiovascular conditions stemming from atherosclerosis may include myocardial infarction (88%).
- Symptoms of aortic valve stenosis include syncope (41.67%).
- Heart failure can be caused by obesity (92%).
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