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What happens when blood pressure is elevated?
What happens when blood pressure is elevated?
- It can lead to heart disease. (correct)
- It means arteries are wider.
- It indicates normal heart function.
- It suggests improved blood flow.
What is a key characteristic of atherosclerosis?
What is a key characteristic of atherosclerosis?
- It is caused by the buildup of plaque. (correct)
- It occurs when arteries widen.
- It is a type of heart attack.
- It results from blood pressure dropping.
Which symptom is commonly associated with a heart attack?
Which symptom is commonly associated with a heart attack?
- Constant headache
- Frequent urination
- Nausea and sweating (correct)
- Severe fatigue only
Heart failure can occur as a result of which previous conditions?
Heart failure can occur as a result of which previous conditions?
What is a common cause of a stroke?
What is a common cause of a stroke?
What might happen due to a heart attack?
What might happen due to a heart attack?
What is an abdominal aortic aneurism?
What is an abdominal aortic aneurism?
Which symptom indicates potential heart failure?
Which symptom indicates potential heart failure?
Flashcards
High blood pressure risk?
High blood pressure risk?
Elevated blood pressure can lead to heart disease.
What causes atherosclerosis?
What causes atherosclerosis?
Atherosclerosis is caused by plaque buildup in arteries.
Heart attack symptoms?
Heart attack symptoms?
Nausea and sweating are common symptoms of a heart attack.
Causes of heart failure?
Causes of heart failure?
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Common cause of stroke?
Common cause of stroke?
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Heart attack outcome?
Heart attack outcome?
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What is AAA?
What is AAA?
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Heart failure symptom?
Heart failure symptom?
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Study Notes
High Blood Pressure
- Blood pressure measures the force used to pump blood through arteries.
- High blood pressure, or hypertension, leads to potential damages such as heart disease, stroke, or kidney disease.
Atherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Disease
- Atherosclerosis is the hardening of arteries due to plaque buildup, comprised of cholesterol, fat, and calcium.
- Coronary artery disease results from narrowed and hardened arteries, often without noticeable symptoms initially.
- Symptoms may include chest pain or heaviness, indicating reduced blood flow.
Heart Attacks
- Occur when blood supply to the heart is insufficient, often due to artery blockage.
- Symptoms include:
- Chest pain or discomfort, possibly feeling like pressure or fullness.
- Pain radiating to the jaw, shoulder, arm, or back.
- Shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, and irregular heartbeat.
- In severe cases, may lead to unconsciousness.
Heart Failure
- Also referred to as congestive heart failure, occurs when the heart muscle is weakened and cannot pump sufficient blood.
- Typically follows other heart issues, such as heart attacks or coronary artery disease.
- Early symptoms include fatigue, swollen ankles, and increased nighttime urination.
- Severe symptoms can escalate to rapid breathing and chest pain.
Strokes
- Stroke happens when a blood clot blocks an artery in the brain or a blood vessel ruptures.
- This reduces blood and oxygen supply to brain regions, resulting in potential damage.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurisms
- An abdominal aortic aneurism is a bulge in a weakened section of the aorta, a major blood vessel supplying blood to the body.
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