12 Questions
What is the term for the abrupt cessation of effective heart activity?
Sudden cardiac death
What is the term for a pharmacologic agent that breaks down blood clots?
Thrombolytic
What is the term for a cardiac muscle biomarker that indicates heart muscle injury?
Troponin
What is the most common cause of cardiovascular disease?
Atherosclerosis
Which of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor for CAD?
Family history of CAD
What is the term for the disease that causes impaired blood flow in the arteries that supply blood to the heart?
Coronary heart disease
What is the term for the death of heart tissue caused by a lack of oxygenated blood flow?
Myocardial infarction
What is the purpose of a stent in coronary artery disease?
To provide structural support to a coronary vessel
What is the term for the abnormal accumulation of lipid deposits and fibrous tissue within arterial walls and the lumen?
Atherosclerosis
What is the term for a surgical procedure in which a blood vessel from another part of the body is grafted onto the occluded coronary artery?
Coronary artery bypass graft
What is the term for chest pain brought about by myocardial ischemia?
Angina pectoris
What is the term for the ability of the cardiac muscle to shorten in response to an electrical impulse?
Contractility
Test your knowledge of coronary heart disease, including acute coronary syndrome, angina pectoris, and atheroma. Learn about the signs and symptoms, and medical terminology related to this condition. This quiz is ideal for nursing students who have a background in anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system.
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