Causes
What blood vessel is this disease involved with?
Arteries!
Changes in lifestyle (eating healthier, exercising, etc), Get quality rest, Stay active daily, Manage stress, Maintain a healthy weight, Refrain from smoking.
Name one medication (not Nitroglycerine) FROM THE SLIDES that can help control this heart disease.
Cholesterol drugs, Aspirin, Beta blockers, Calcium Channel blockers, Nitroglycerin, Ranolazine, ACE inhibitors and ARBs.
What is the major symptom term for chest pain or pressure?
Chest Pain or Pressure (Angina)
"1 in _ adults over the age of 20 are found with CAD."
A. 10 B. 15 C. 20 D. 5
Answer: C. 20!
What mainly happens in the artery?
Cholesterol, fats, and other materials start to build up on the inner walls of the heart arteries.
How does weight increase the risk?
Weight can lead to cholesterol plaque buildup.
In severe cases, what is an option?
Heart replacement.
Why does chest pain (special term) occur?
The heart doesn't get enough oxygen-rich blood.
Heritability Percentile
40% - 60% through blood relations.
What are blood clots?
Half solid or gel-like masses that are formed in your arteries and veins.
How does smoking increase the risk?
Smoking increases the formation of plaque in the arteries.
What does Nitroglycerine do?
Widens heart arteries or helps relieve chest pains.
How does this disease cause fatigue?
When your heart can't pump enough blood for your body's needs.
How many die to CAD annually?
610,000.
What happens when the plaque bursts?
Plaque bursts result in blood clots.
How does eating healthy and exercising decrease risks?
Eating healthy can control fatty deposits while exercising makes your cardiovascular system more efficient.
What can help reduce plaque buildup?
Cholesterol Drugs.
How does this disease cause heart palpitations?
If the heart no longer gets oxygen, the special muscle cells may get damaged, causing irregular heartbeats.
1960s
What term is the buildup of fats in the artery walls?
The condition is called atherosclerosis.
What is nocturnal dipping?
During healthy sleep, blood pressure drops 10%-20%, high blood pressure can lead to damaged blood vessels.
What does Coronary Artery Stent do?
Widens arteries by inserting a metal, mesh stent into the artery to improve blood flow
What are at least 5 of the minor symptoms (ONLY THE ONES LISTED IN THE SLIDE)
Chest pain or pressure (angina), Cold sweat, Dizziness, Extreme tiredness, Heart palpitations, Shortness of breath, Nausea.
Why did CAD peak in that specific year?
An increase in smoking and unhealthy diets inflicted heart disease.