5 Questions
Which condition refers specifically to a heart attack?
Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Which condition involves an irregular heart rhythm?
Atrial fibrillation
Which condition is also known as ischemic heart disease?
Coronary heart disease
Which condition involves the heart's inability to pump sufficient blood to meet the body's needs?
Heart failure
Which condition is characterized by high blood pressure?
Hypertension
Study Notes
Cardiovascular Risks
- Patients with coronary heart disease or ischemic heart disease are at risk for myocardial ischemia or infarction during the perioperative period.
Myocardial Infarction (MI)
- Also known as a heart attack
Assessing Cardiovascular Health
- Exercise tolerance is an important factor in assessing a patient's cardiovascular health
Cardiovascular Conditions
- Hypertension is a cardiovascular condition
- Heart failure is a cardiovascular condition
- Valvular heart disease is a cardiovascular condition
- Arrhythmias are a type of cardiovascular condition
- Atrial fibrillation is a type of arrhythmia
- Congenital heart disease is a cardiovascular condition
- Congestive heart failure is a cardiovascular condition
Assess cardiovascular health, identify risks of myocardial infarction, and understand various cardiovascular conditions. Learn about hypertension, heart failure, and more.
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