Risk Factors
This modifiable habit is a major cause of atherosclerosis and vasoconstriction.
What is smoking?
This vital sign measurement assesses force of blood flow in arteries.
What is blood pressure?
This lifestyle change helps improve circulation by preventing arterial plaque buildup.
What is a healthy diet?
This term describes a lack of oxygenated blood flow to tissues.
What is ischemia?
This simple screening tool helps detect high cholesterol levels.
What is a lipid panel?
This non-modifiable risk factor makes arteries less flexible
What is aging?
A delay in this assessment, checked on fingers and toes, indicates poor peripheral perfusion.
What is capillary refill time?
This type of medication helps reduce blood clot formation.
What is anticoagulants?
This condition occurs when the heart is unable to pump effectively, leading to fluid buildup.
What is heart failure?
This imaging test uses sound waves to evaluate heart function and blood flow.
What is an echocardiogram?
This metabolic condition damages blood vessels and increases the risk of impaired perfusion.
What is diabetes?
This diagnostic test records the electrical activity of the heart.
What is an electrocardiogram (ECG)?
This emergency intervention is used to restore normal heart rhythm in cardiac arrest.
What is defibrillation?
This life-threatening condition results from a sudden blockage in a coronary artery.
What is a myocardial infarction (heart attack)?
This test involves a treadmill or medication to evaluate how the heart responds to stress.
What is a stress test?
Chronic exposure to this increases cortisol levels and raises blood pressure.
What is stress?
This symptom, characterized by swelling in the lower extremities, indicates fluid retention due to poor perfusion.
What is edema?
Nurses educate patients to engage in this activity, which strengthens the heart and improves circulation.
What is regular exercise?
The narrowing of arteries due to plaque buildup is called this.
What is atherosclerosis?
This blood test measures heart damage by detecting a specific enzyme released during a heart attack
What is troponin?
A diet high in this substance contributes to plaque buildup in arteries
What is cholesterol?
Lack of perfusion to the brain may cause this neurological symptom.
What is dizziness or confusion?
This surgical procedure improves blood flow by bypassing blocked arteries.
What is coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)?
This condition, characterized by rapid and irregular heartbeats, can reduce cardiac output.
What is atrial fibrillation?
This invasive procedure visualizes blockages in coronary arteries using contrast dye.
What is a coronary angiogram?