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Ischemic Heart Disease

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Which ventricle is more commonly involved in Ischemic Heart Disease?

Right ventricle

Both ventricles equally

Neither ventricle

Left ventricle (correct)

What is the most common cause of Ischemic Heart Disease?

Atheroma in the coronary arteries (correct)

Thrombosis in the coronary arteries

Hypertension in the coronary arteries

Embolism in the coronary arteries

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Ischemic Heart Disease?

Enhanced washout of metabolic waste products from the myocardium

Increased supply of nutrients such as glucose and FFA to the myocardium

Imbalance between O2 supply and demand by the myocardium (correct)

Excessive O2 supply to the dependent areas

At what age does clinical manifestation of Ischemic Heart Disease typically occur?

Over 40 years Signup and view all the answers

Why is the right ventricle at lower ischemic risk compared to the left ventricle?

It has lower oxygen demand and higher oxygen supply Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of Ischemic Heart Disease?

Increased microcirculation of the left ventricle Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of Ischemic Heart Disease?

Atheroma plaques in the coronary arteries Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the lower ischemic risk of the right ventricle compared to the left ventricle in Ischemic Heart Disease?

Thicker wall and lower tension generated in the right ventricle Signup and view all the answers

At what age do atheroma plaques typically begin in the coronary arteries?

After 40 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of Ischemic Heart Disease?

Imbalance between O2 supply and demand by the myocardium Signup and view all the answers