Definitions
Deprived of Oxygen
Ischemia
Sudden reduction or stoppage of blood flow to the heart muscle
MI
Gender most at risk for Ischemia
Male
Permanent weakness in a section of a dilated artery that causes a widening in the vessel wall
Aneurysm
Records moving pictures of the heart's size, structure, and strength
Echocardiogram
Ages most at risk
50-60s
Aneurysm where all three layers of the arterial wall are weakened
True Aneurysm
Complete occlusion of a major coronary vessel resulting irreversible damage
STEMI
Leading cause of blood vessel damage and blockages
High blood pressure
Tear occurring in the lining of an artery causing blood accumulation in the arterial wall
Dissection
Medications to restore blood flow
Aspirin, nitroglycerin, blood thinners
Use of this substance damages blood vessels and greatly increases the risk for clots
Smoking
Aneurysm between the tunic media and tunica adventitia
False Aneurysm
Partial occlusion of a major coronary vessel or complete occlusion of a minor coronary vessel
N-STEMI
Plaque buildup from excess LDL in the arteries
Atherosclerosis