26 Questions
What is the primary cause of ischemic heart disease?
Atherosclerosis of main coronary arteries and its branches
What is the medical term for ischemic heart disease?
Coronary heart disease
Who is the lecturer of Internal Medicine and endocrinology mentioned in the text?
Dr. Sarah Wael
At which university does Dr. Sarah Wael teach?
Ain Shams University
What is the result of atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries?
Blockage of the coronary arteries
What is the medical term for chest pain that occurs with exercise?
Angina pectoris
What is the underlying cause of chest pain with exercise in advanced coronary heart disease?
Severe atherosclerosis
What is the term for the narrowing of the coronary arteries due to the buildup of plaque?
Atherosclerosis
What is the term for the disease caused by the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries?
Coronary heart disease
What is the symptom of coronary heart disease that occurs when the heart muscle does not receive enough oxygen?
Chest pain with exercise
What is the effect of beta-blockers on the heart rate?
Decrease
What is the primary function of aspirin in the given context?
To prevent platelet aggregation
What is the abbreviation CAPG stands for?
Coronary Artery by Pass Graft
What is the recommended daily dose of aspirin for its anti-platelet aggregator effect?
150 mg
What is the effect of increasing coronary blood flow and oxygen supply?
Protection against myocardial ischemia
What is the male to female ratio of the most common cause of death worldwide?
5:1
What is the role of estrogen in the incidence of the most common cause of death worldwide?
Estrogen has a protective role
What is the underlying cause of any tissue ischemia?
Decreased arterial blood supply
Which of the following is a risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Sedentary life style
What is a common risk factor for both coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis?
Hypertension
What is the primary difference between angina and infarction in terms of pain?
Duration of the pain
Which of the following investigations is used to visualize the coronary arteries?
Coronary angiography
What is the primary goal of thrombolytic therapy in the treatment of infarction?
Reduce infarction size
Which of the following medications is used to control chest pain in infarction treatment?
IV morphine
What is the primary goal of lifestyle modification in the long-term treatment of infarction?
Control obesity
What is the mechanism of action of nitrates in the treatment of ischemic heart disease?
Coronary vasodilation
Test your knowledge on the causes of ischemic heart disease, also known as coronary heart disease, including atherosclerosis of main coronary arteries and its branches. Learn about the internal medicine and endocrinology aspects of this condition. This quiz is based on a lecture from Ain Shams University.
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