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What is the main focus of primary prevention?
What is the main focus of primary prevention?
- Treating the complications of atherosclerotic disease
- Preventing the atherosclerotic disease process (correct)
- Identifying individuals at high risk
- Reducing the incidence of first clinical events
What is a modifiable major risk factor for coronary artery disease?
What is a modifiable major risk factor for coronary artery disease?
- Hypertension (correct)
- Family history
- Gender
- Age
What condition increases the risk of coronary artery disease, stroke, or heart failure by two- to fourfold?
What condition increases the risk of coronary artery disease, stroke, or heart failure by two- to fourfold?
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral vascular disease (correct)
- Diabetes
- Heart failure
What happens to the risk of heart failure and stroke after an initial myocardial infarction?
What happens to the risk of heart failure and stroke after an initial myocardial infarction?
Why is cardiovascular risk assessment important?
Why is cardiovascular risk assessment important?
What proportion of individuals with an acute coronary syndrome have no prior warning symptoms?
What proportion of individuals with an acute coronary syndrome have no prior warning symptoms?
What is the first step in the process of thrombus formation described in the text?
What is the first step in the process of thrombus formation described in the text?
What triggers platelet adhesion and activation in an advanced plaque with a lipid core?
What triggers platelet adhesion and activation in an advanced plaque with a lipid core?
What happens when the plaque cap tears in an advanced plaque according to the text?
What happens when the plaque cap tears in an advanced plaque according to the text?
What effect does a 50% reduction in luminal diameter have on coronary flow according to the text?
What effect does a 50% reduction in luminal diameter have on coronary flow according to the text?
Which clinical condition can range from relatively stable angina to acute coronary syndromes?
Which clinical condition can range from relatively stable angina to acute coronary syndromes?
What is the consequence of thrombus formation within a plaque according to the text?
What is the consequence of thrombus formation within a plaque according to the text?
