Treatment and Progression of Heart and Lung Diseases

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What is the main aim of treatment for the causative lung disease?

Administering bronchodilator medication (correct)

Performing a heart transplant

Using a ventilator

Administering anticoagulant medication

In right-sided heart failure, what happens to the heart muscle?

Muscle size decreases

Muscle becomes completely dilated and fatigued (correct)

Muscle hypertrophy occurs

Muscle tone increases

What factor can lead to systemic hypoxia in congestive heart failure?

Heart valves working efficiently

Hypertension improving heart function

Coronary artery disease reducing blood flow to the heart (correct)

Increased oxygen delivery to tissues

How can an infection of the heart contribute to heart failure?

By damaging the heart muscle and valves Signup and view all the answers

What effect do heart valve disorders and hypertension have on the heart muscle?

Increase the size of the heart muscle and ventricles Signup and view all the answers

How can a malfunction in the heart's conduction system affect blood pumping?

Result in slow, fast, or irregular heartbeats that cannot pump blood effectively Signup and view all the answers

What causes Hypertension in 1 in 4 Canadian Adults?

Genetic factors Signup and view all the answers

Why does the heart enlarge in Hypertensive Heart Disease?

To meet the body's demands Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the left ventricle enlarging and becoming exhausted in Hypertensive Heart Disease?

Inadequate blood pumping Signup and view all the answers

How can high blood pressure lead to further complications?

Causes plaque build-up in arteries Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes malignant hypertension from gradual onset hypertension?

Rapid progression and sudden onset Signup and view all the answers

What plays a role in contributing to high blood pressure for patients with secondary hypertension?

Brain tumors and kidney disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical presentation of left-sided congestive heart failure?

Pressure buildup in the lungs and fluid accumulation Signup and view all the answers

What are the common symptoms associated with valvular stenosis?

Tendency for thrombus formation and clotting elements over the valve Signup and view all the answers

Which heart valve disorder involves an opening that is too small for sufficient blood flow?

Mitral Stenosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of Mitral Stenosis according to the text?

Rheumatic heart disease Signup and view all the answers

Which condition results in blood freely flowing between two chambers due to an opening that is too large?

Valvular Insufficiency Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristic sounds associated with a heart murmur?

Abnormal whooshing sounds Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the symptoms of left-sided heart failure?

Shortness of breath when lying down Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is characteristic of right-sided heart failure?

Ascites Signup and view all the answers

What is the conventional recommendation for CoQ10 dosage in individuals with underlying heart issues?

300mg daily Signup and view all the answers

Which substance helps dilate arteries, acts as an antioxidant, and supplies oxygen to the heart?

Hawthorn Signup and view all the answers

What happens as a result of right-sided heart disease according to the text?

Congestion in veins that don't empty properly into the heart Signup and view all the answers

How can left-sided heart failure manifest physically?

Shortness of breath and build-up of fluid in the lungs Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by inadequate blood flow to the heart muscle, leading to damage or death of the tissue?

Myocardial Infarction Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between left-sided heart failure and right-sided heart failure?

Left-sided heart failure results in pulmonary congestion, whereas right-sided heart failure leads to systemic congestion. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of shock is caused by an extreme allergic reaction triggering a release of histamine and other chemicals throughout the body?

Anaphylactic Shock Signup and view all the answers

What diagnostic test is commonly used to detect abnormalities in the electrical activity of the heart, such as ST elevation or depression?

Electrocardiogram (ECG) Signup and view all the answers

Which heart condition is characterized by a narrowing of the aortic valve, obstructing blood flow from the left ventricle to the aorta?

Aortic Stenosis Signup and view all the answers