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What is another name for coronary heart disease?
What is another name for coronary heart disease?
- Myocardial infraction
- Cardiomyopathy
- Arrhythmia
- Coronary artery disease (correct)
What physiological change contributes significantly to the development of coronary heart disease?
What physiological change contributes significantly to the development of coronary heart disease?
- Increased heart valve efficiency
- Inflammation of the heart tissue
- Excessive heart rate elevation
- Narrowing of blood vessels supplying the heart (correct)
How does a reduction in LDL cholesterol affect the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
How does a reduction in LDL cholesterol affect the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
- Every 1% decrease in LDL cholesterol reduces the CVD risk by 1% (correct)
- CVD risk is unaffected by LDL cholesterol levels
- A decrease in LDL cholesterol has no measurable effect on CVD risk
- A reduction in LDL by 1% increases CVD risk by 1%
What lipid profile component is specifically linked to an increased risk of coronary heart disease?
What lipid profile component is specifically linked to an increased risk of coronary heart disease?
Which of the following statements about coronary heart disease is true?
Which of the following statements about coronary heart disease is true?
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Another name for coronary heart disease?
Another name for coronary heart disease?
Coronary artery disease.
Key physiological change in coronary heart disease?
Key physiological change in coronary heart disease?
Narrowing of the blood vessels supplying the heart.
LDL cholesterol reduction and CVD risk?
LDL cholesterol reduction and CVD risk?
Every 1% decrease in LDL cholesterol reduces CVD risk by 1%.
Lipid profile component linked to increased coronary heart disease risk?
Lipid profile component linked to increased coronary heart disease risk?
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What is true about coronary heart disease?
What is true about coronary heart disease?
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Study Notes
Coronary Heart Disease
- Commonly referred to as coronary artery disease.
- Characterized by narrow blood vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle.
Cholesterol and Heart Disease Risk
- Elevated total and LDL cholesterol levels are linked to an increased risk of coronary heart disease.
- LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol is often termed "bad" cholesterol due to its role in plaque buildup in arteries.
Impact of LDL Cholesterol Reduction
- A 1% decrease in LDL cholesterol corresponds to a 1% reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
- Emphasizes the importance of managing cholesterol levels to mitigate heart disease risk.
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