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What is one of the main causes of coronary artery disease?
What is one of the main causes of coronary artery disease?
- High blood pressure (correct)
- Low cholesterol levels
- High heart rate
- Exercise
How does coronary artery disease affect the heart?
How does coronary artery disease affect the heart?
- It causes joint pain
- It weakens the heart muscle (correct)
- It improves blood flow to the heart
- It leads to lung infections
What can happen if a plaque ruptures in the coronary arteries?
What can happen if a plaque ruptures in the coronary arteries?
- It reduces cholesterol levels
- It forms a blood clot and can block blood flow to the heart (correct)
- It improves oxygen flow to the heart muscle
- It leads to a decrease in high blood pressure
What is one of the potential effects of arrhythmia?
What is one of the potential effects of arrhythmia?
How can arrhythmias be treated?
How can arrhythmias be treated?