Coronary Artery Disease
What is Coronary Artery disease commonly known as?
Heart disease
What is Chest pain known as?
Angina
How early can Coronary Artery disease occur?
as early as childhood
Can Coronary Artery Disease be completely avoided?
NO
What do Beta Blockers do?
Beta Blockers manage abnormal heart rhythms and try to prevent the heart from another heart attack
About how many people die in 1 year because of Coronary Artery Disease?
610,000 people
What is Angina?
A type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
"Coronary Artery disease is thought to begin with ____ or _______ to the inner layer of a coronary artery."
Damage, Injury
Can you reduce the risk factors of getting Coronary Artery Disease?
YES
What do Calcium Chanel Blockers do?
A calcium Chanel Blocker would decrease blood pressure in patients.
When can the buildup of plaque occur?
early in life (childhood)
If you have the symptoms of coronary artery disease who should you see?
Healthcare Provider / Doctor
What is Arrythmia?
an improper beating of the heart
"Diet and ______ changes will lower the risk of Coronary Artery Disease?"
Lifestyle
"Nitrates can help _____ Angina."
Relieve
What is the job of the Coronary Arteries?
These arteries supply oxygen and nutrients (rich - blood) - to your heart
When should you see your healthcare provider or doctor if you have the symptoms?
As Soon As Possible
Name 2 risk factors for Coronary Artery Disease.
Family History, age, Sometimes an unhealthy diet
What will your doctor do in order to lower your cholesterol?
Prescribe Medicine
"Take one low dose _______ a day to lower the risk of having a second heart attack."
Aspirin
How does Coronary Artery disease happen?
with a buildup of plaque on the inner wall of the coronary arteries
Name 3 symptoms that occur because of Coronary Artery Disease.
Nausea / Vomiting, pain in the chest, lightheadedness, heart attack.
Name 3 causes of Coronary Artery Disease.
High blood pressure, high cholesterol, lack of exercise, obesity, smoking, or even stress.
How can you reduce the risk factors for Coronary Artery Disease? Name 3 ways.
Quit smoking, control conditions like high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, stay physically active, and maintain a healthy weight.
What does "ACE" mean? And what does this medication do?
Angiotension Converting Enzyme. Help lower blood pressure and reduce he workload on the heart.