Pathophysiology Chapter 24: Coronary Circulation Disorders
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Which of the following is a method of preventing coronary artery disease?

  • Participating in regular physical activity
  • Regular consumption of saturated fats
  • High intake of processed foods
  • Smoking cessation (correct)

    • What is the underlying pathogenesis of myocardial ischemia and infarction?

  • High potassium levels in the blood
  • Reduced oxygen demand
  • Excessive intake of antioxidants
  • Thrombus formation in a coronary artery (correct)

    • How can complications of acute coronary syndromes be diagnosed?

  • By assessing lung function
  • Through liver function tests
  • By measuring bone density
  • Through electrocardiogram (ECG) and cardiac biomarker testing (correct)

    • What is the primary cause of acute coronary syndromes?

    <p>Platelet aggregation and thrombus formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common risk factor related to coronary artery disease?

    <p>Type 2 diabetes mellitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a risk factor related to coronary artery disease?

    <p>Regular physical activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of acute coronary syndrome (ACS)?

    <p>Atherosclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Inadequate fluid resuscitation may lead to:

    <p>Multiple organ failure and death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is characterized by temporary deficiency of blood flow to tissue?

    <p>Ischemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of reduced blood supply to the heart in coronary artery disease?

    <p>Atherosclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Coronary artery disease (CAD) results in reduced supplies of oxygen and nutrients to the ______

    <p>myocardium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Inadequate fluid resuscitation may lead to ______ organ failure and death

    <p>multiple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More than one in three adults in the United States have one or more types of ______

    <p>CVDs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pain is a common symptom of impaired tissue ______

    <p>perfusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Alterations in cognition, comfort, fluids and electrolytes, and oxygenation are related to coronary circulation ______

    <p>disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary cause of reduced blood supply to the heart in coronary artery disease is ______

    <p>atherosclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A common risk factor related to coronary artery disease is ______

    <p>hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary cause of acute coronary syndromes is ______

    <p>plaque rupture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Myocardial ischemia and infarction are characterized by temporary deficiency of blood flow to tissue, also known as ______

    <p>ischemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The main cause of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is ______

    <p>atherosclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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