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26 Cards in this Set
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True or false: nearly equal number of men and women are affected by cardiovascular disease.
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true
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True or false: risk factors or cardiovascular disease are not associated with socioeconomic status.
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false
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________ means conditions that limit blood flow to the heart.
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ischemia
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Coronary heart disease refers to the effects of blockages and abnormal function of arteries affected by __________.
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atherosclerosis
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The three major outcomes of coronary heart disease are what?
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1. angina pectoris
2. myocardial infarction 3. sudden cardiac death |
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True or false: Angina is usually a chronic problem.
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true
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What type of artery is affected during a myocardial infarction?
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coronary artery
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An infarction that are partly through the heart muscle are __________.
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subendocardial
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Infarctions that are through the whole wall of the heart are _______.
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transmural
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True or false: After an infarction, the weakened heart wall may expand or dilate.
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true
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Treatments for coronary heart disease are directed at either...
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1. reducing causes for atherosclerosis
2. increasing blood flow to the heart muscle |
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Name the treatments for coronary heart disease.
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chemical thrombolysis, angioplasty/atherectomy, coronary artery bypass, atherosclerosis treatments, beta-blockers, nitrates, calcium channel blockers
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The chronic state of high blood pressure in the arteries is known as ________.
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hypertension
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True or false: Hypertension is the principle risk factor for renal failure.
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true
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True or false: I am getting really sick of studying for pathology.
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true
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What is the threshold blood pressure associated with primary hypertension in adults?
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140/90
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True or false: In primary hypertension, the cause is known.
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false
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What causes BP to rise with age?
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aging and stiffening of arteries
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Chronic high blood pressure can result in what hypertensive heart disease?
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left sided hypertrophy
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Right sided hypertrophy is due to ___________ or ___________.
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high pressure in the lungs or a diseased pulmonic valve
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This type of hypertension can lead to ride sided hypertension.
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pulmonary hypertension
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Congestion due to poor output by the right ventricle is known as _________.
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cor pulmonale
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True or false: A diet low in sodium can decrease chances of hypertension.
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true
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The study that examined the effects of the "Mediterranean Diet" on cardiovascular disease was called the ________.
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Lyon Diet Heart Study
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True or false: For a healthier heart, we want to raise LDL levels and lower HDL levels.
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false
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Which fatty acids can reduce platelet adhesiveness.
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omega-3s
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