Cardiovascular Disease Symptoms Quiz
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What is the definition of syncope?

  • Sudden temporary loss of consciousness (correct)
  • Intermittent loss of consciousness
  • Gradual loss of consciousness
  • Gradual temporary loss of consciousness

    • What is the characteristic feature of orthopnoea?

  • Breathlessness on exertion
  • Breathlessness at rest
  • Breathlessness while sleeping
  • Breathlessness on lying flat (correct)

    • What is the cause of peripheral oedema in ambulant patients with chronic heart failure?

  • Vascular blockage
  • High blood pressure
  • Excessive salt and water retention (correct)
  • Lack of physical activity

    • What is the most common cause of cough related to cardiovascular diseases?

    <p>Pulmonary venous hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of the sputum associated with pulmonary oedema?

    <p>Pink frothy sputum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the common causes of palpitations?

    <p>Thyroid disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a feature associated with paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea?

    <p>Patient awakes from sleep severely breathless</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between orthopnoea and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea?

    <p>Orthopnoea occurs during exertion, while paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea occurs when lying flat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of chest pain in heart disease?

    <p>Costochondral junction dysfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of peripheral oedema in ambulant patients with chronic heart failure?

    <p>Excessive salt and water retention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following can be a potential cause of palpitations?

    <p>Anaemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of syncope?

    <p>Sudden temporary loss of consciousness with spontaneous recovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of cough related to cardiovascular diseases?

    <p>Pulmonary venous hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of sputum is often associated with viral infection or longstanding bronchial irritation?

    <p>Clear white mucous sputum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are common causes of fatigue in patients with impaired cardiovascular function?

    <p>Reduced cardiac output and muscular weakness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some common causes of peripheral oedema?

    <p>Excessive salt retention and protein losing enteropathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are potential non-cardiac diseases associated with palpitations?

    <p>Thyrotoxicosis and anxiety states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conditions lead to peripheral oedema in patients who are recumbent over the sacrum?

    <p>Chronic heart failure and skin infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

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