Ischemic Heart Disease: Causes and Atherosclerosis

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What is the primary cause of ischemic heart disease?

  • Hypertension
  • Diabetes
  • High cholesterol
  • Atherosclerosis of main coronary arteries and its branches (correct)

What is the medical term for ischemic heart disease?

  • Coronary heart disease (correct)
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Arteriosclerosis
  • Myocardial infarction

Who is the lecturer of Internal Medicine and endocrinology mentioned in the text?

  • Dr. Sarah Wael (correct)
  • Dr. Ahmed
  • Dr. Mohamed
  • Dr. Hassan

At which university does Dr. Sarah Wael teach?

<p>Ain Shams University (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries?

<p>Blockage of the coronary arteries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical term for chest pain that occurs with exercise?

<p>Angina pectoris (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying cause of chest pain with exercise in advanced coronary heart disease?

<p>Severe atherosclerosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the narrowing of the coronary arteries due to the buildup of plaque?

<p>Atherosclerosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the disease caused by the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries?

<p>Coronary heart disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the symptom of coronary heart disease that occurs when the heart muscle does not receive enough oxygen?

<p>Chest pain with exercise (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of beta-blockers on the heart rate?

<p>Decrease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of aspirin in the given context?

<p>To prevent platelet aggregation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation CAPG stands for?

<p>Coronary Artery by Pass Graft (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily dose of aspirin for its anti-platelet aggregator effect?

<p>150 mg (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of increasing coronary blood flow and oxygen supply?

<p>Protection against myocardial ischemia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the male to female ratio of the most common cause of death worldwide?

<p>5:1 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of estrogen in the incidence of the most common cause of death worldwide?

<p>Estrogen has a protective role (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying cause of any tissue ischemia?

<p>Decreased arterial blood supply (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for atherosclerosis?

<p>Sedentary life style (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common risk factor for both coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis?

<p>Hypertension (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between angina and infarction in terms of pain?

<p>Duration of the pain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following investigations is used to visualize the coronary arteries?

<p>Coronary angiography (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of thrombolytic therapy in the treatment of infarction?

<p>Reduce infarction size (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications is used to control chest pain in infarction treatment?

<p>IV morphine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of lifestyle modification in the long-term treatment of infarction?

<p>Control obesity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of nitrates in the treatment of ischemic heart disease?

<p>Coronary vasodilation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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