Heart Attacks and Strokes* Flashcards
1
Q
What do heart muscles require?
A
A constant supply of oxygen-rich blood to nourish it
2
Q
What happens if a blood clot blocks the artery?
A
The heart muscle becomes “starved” for oxygen and within a short time, death of heart muscle cells occur, causing perminant damage
3
Q
What does myo mean?
A
Muscle
4
Q
What does cardial reffer to?
A
Heart
5
Q
What does infraction mean?
A
Death of tissue due to lack of bloof supply
6
Q
How long does the heart take to heal?
A
8 weeks
