22 Questions
What is the main factor that determines the total amount of work the body's muscle can perform?
Cardiac Output
What is the formula to calculate Cardiac Output?
Heart Rate x Stroke Volume
Which individual has a more efficient cardiovascular system?
Individual C
What is defined as continuous high blood pressure?
Hypertension
What is the common type of Arteriosclerosis involving plaque buildup?
Atherosclerosis
What is the effect of plaque buildup in Arteriosclerosis?
Arteries narrow and blood flow decreases
Which node in the heart is responsible for initiating the heartbeat by causing the atria to contract?
SinoAtrial (SA) Node
What effect did tai chi have on blood pressure compared to aerobic exercise according to the study?
Tai chi participants saw bigger drops in blood pressure
Which component of the heart's electrical system relays signals throughout the heart?
Purkinje Fibres
Where is the AV node located in the heart?
Between the right atrium and right ventricle
What percentage of people practicing tai chi saw their blood pressure fall to within the normal range?
Nearly 22%
How often did participants in both study groups engage in their respective activities?
Four times a week
Which group had fewer patients go on to develop hypertension?
Tai chi group
What can be measured using an electrocardiogram (ECG)?
Electrical pulses that cause the heart to beat
What is used in an angioplasty procedure to keep the artery open?
Stents
What condition is associated with blood not clotting normally?
Hemophilia
By what mechanism does an angioplasty treat arteriosclerosis?
By inflating a tiny balloon to force the artery open
Which type of cancer is characterized by an increased number of white blood cells?
Both Myeloid and Lymphoid leukemia
What procedure can be used to re-route blood flow around a blocked coronary artery?
Coronary bypass
What does the term 'coronary' refer to?
Blood vessels supplying blood to the heart
What serious condition can result from a stroke?
Permanent brain damage
What is the primary treatment option for increasing the number of healthy RBCs and WBCs in leukemia patients?
Blood transfusions
Learn about circulatory disorders, such as arteriosclerosis, and their treatment options, including angioplasty and stents.
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