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?

Ain Shams University Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries?

Blockage of the coronary arteries Signup and view all the answers

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

Angina pectoris Signup and view all the answers

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

Severe atherosclerosis Signup and view all the answers

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

Atherosclerosis Signup and view all the answers

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

Coronary heart disease 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?

Chest pain with exercise Signup and view all the answers

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

Decrease Signup and view all the answers

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

To prevent platelet aggregation Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation CAPG stands for?

Coronary Artery by Pass Graft Signup and view all the answers

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

150 mg Signup and view all the answers

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

Protection against myocardial ischemia Signup and view all the answers

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

5:1 Signup and view all the answers

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

Estrogen has a protective role Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying cause of any tissue ischemia?

Decreased arterial blood supply Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for atherosclerosis?

Sedentary life style Signup and view all the answers

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

Hypertension Signup and view all the answers

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

Duration of the pain Signup and view all the answers

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

Coronary angiography Signup and view all the answers

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

Reduce infarction size Signup and view all the answers

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

IV morphine Signup and view all the answers

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

Control obesity Signup and view all the answers

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

Coronary vasodilation Signup and view all the answers