Chronic Disease Round #1

Neuromuscular Conditions

100

Term for slowed movement

Bradykinesia

200

In Parkinson's Disease, the loss of this neurotransmitter contributes to the onset of motor symptoms

Dopamine

300

Most common type of stroke; results from disruption of blood flow to the brain

Ischemic

400

Name of the condition in which there is neurodegeneration and damage to the myelin sheath resulting in spasticity, mobility impairment, and fatigue

Multiple Sclerosis / MS

500

Lower body presentation common in stroke patients, CP patients or MS patients; results in an inability to dorsiflex foot

Foot drop

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Conditions

100

Another name for a heart attack

Myocardial infarction

200

Name of the condition caused from atherosclerotic plaque leading to significant stenosis and limitations in vasodilation; results in lack of blood flow to the periphery

PAD

Peripheral arterial disease 

300

Index used to gauge the severity of peripheral arterial disease 

What is ankle-brachial index (ABI)? 

400

Chronic airway inflammation chiefly due to exposure toe gases and particles, like smoke

COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 

500

Respiratory condition (genetic disorder) that  causes problems with breathing and digestion; leads to mucus that is too thick and sticky, which blocks airways and leads to lung damage; traps germs and makes infections more likely.

Cystic fibrosis

Pre-Screening

100

Considered a negative cardiovascular disease risk factor

HDL-C  (i.e. > or = 60 mg-dl)

200

100-126 mg-dl on a fasting blood glucose panel would indicate?

Pre-Diabetes or Impaired Glucose Tolerance

300

Pain that occurs in the lower extremities with an inadequate blood supply

Claudication pain

400

Loss of consciousness; fancy term for passing out

Syncope

500

blood sugar assessment tool which gives a more comprehensive overview of blood sugar control for 2-3 months at a time 

glycated hemoglobin

HbA1C

Metabolic / Diabetes

100

Characterized by a clustering of risk factors associated with an increased risk of CVD, Diabetes, and stroke (i.e. usually 3 or more from the following list:  hypertension, visceral obesity, dyslipidemia, high blood sugar)

What is Metabolic Syndrome? MetS

200

Diabetic eye disease

Retinopathy

300

a type of nerve damage that can occur with diabetes; most often damages nerves in the legs and feet.

Diabetic neuropathy 

400

Metric (number) used to discern hypoglycemia

< 70 mg-dl

500

Kidney disease often associated with Diabetes

Nephropathy 

Orthopedic

100

Progressive local degenerative joint disease affecting one or more synovial joints

Osteoarthritis - OA

200

Autoimmune disease which creates systemic inflammation often in a bilateral presentation (i.e. both hands, elbows, etc.).

What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? RA

300

Fear of movement 

Kinesiophobia

400

Syndrome characterized by widespread pain. Additional symptoms often include fatigue, sleep disturbances, and depression

What is fibromyalgia?

500

Build up of fluid, often seen in breast cancer survivors, under the glenohumeral joint

Lymphedema