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What is the leading cause of death worldwide?
What is the leading cause of death worldwide?
What are the three classifications of acute coronary syndrome?
What are the three classifications of acute coronary syndrome?
The three classifications of acute coronary syndrome are STEMI, NSTEMI, and unstable angina.
What are the three classifications of acute coronary syndrome?
What are the three classifications of acute coronary syndrome?
Which gender has a higher risk of recurrence and death from ACS?
Which gender has a higher risk of recurrence and death from ACS?
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Who has a higher risk of recurrence and death from ACS?
Who has a higher risk of recurrence and death from ACS?
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What are some modifiable risk factors for CHD?
What are some modifiable risk factors for CHD?
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Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for CHD?
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for CHD?
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What are some symptoms of CHD?
What are some symptoms of CHD?
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What are some complications of CHD?
What are some complications of CHD?
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What are the symptoms of CHD?
What are the symptoms of CHD?
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What are some investigations for stable chest pain work-up?
What are some investigations for stable chest pain work-up?
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What are the complications of CHD?
What are the complications of CHD?
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What are the Thrombolysis in MI and HEART scores used for?
What are the Thrombolysis in MI and HEART scores used for?
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What investigations are included in the stable chest pain work-up?
What investigations are included in the stable chest pain work-up?
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What can the Thrombolysis in MI and HEART scores determine?
What can the Thrombolysis in MI and HEART scores determine?
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What are some lifestyle modifications for CHD?
What are some lifestyle modifications for CHD?
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What are the lifestyle modifications for CHD?
What are the lifestyle modifications for CHD?
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What are some long-term medications for CHD?
What are some long-term medications for CHD?
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What are the long-term medications for CHD?
What are the long-term medications for CHD?
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What is CHD and why is it a leading cause of death worldwide?
What is CHD and why is it a leading cause of death worldwide?
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Study Notes
- Coronary heart disease (CHD) affects the arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle and is a leading cause of death worldwide.
- There are three classifications of acute coronary syndrome: STEMI, NSTEMI, and unstable angina.
- Women have a higher risk of recurrence and death from ACS than men.
- Modifiable risk factors for CHD include smoking, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, inactivity, and depression.
- Symptoms of CHD include chest pain, radiating pain to the shoulders, arms, neck, and jaw, and dyspnea.
- Complications of CHD include cardiac rupture, arrhythmia, shock, hypertension, heart failure, pericarditis, pulmonary rales, aneurysm, and DVT.
- Investigations for stable chest pain work-up include ECG, blood work, CXR, stress test, echo, and angiogram.
- The Thrombolysis in MI and HEART scores can determine the risk of a cardiac event in 14 days to 4-6 weeks.
- Lifestyle modifications for CHD include exercise, weight loss, and smoking cessation.
- Long-term medications for CHD include nitroglycerine, beta-blockers, statins, and ASA.
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Test your knowledge of coronary heart disease (CHD) and its various classifications, symptoms, risk factors, and complications with this informative quiz. Learn about investigations for stable chest pain, Thrombolysis scores, and lifestyle modifications that can help prevent CHD. This quiz also covers long-term medications for CHD and highlights the higher risk of recurrence and death from ACS in women. Improve your understanding of this leading cause of death worldwide and its management by taking this quiz today!