CVD

Question 1

where is the disease associated ?

Answer 1

a disease of the heart and blood vessels, as an individual ages they have an increased risk of developing this disease.

Question 2

what is the disease associated WITH ?

Answer 2

It’s usually associated with a build-up of fatty deposits inside the arteries— increased risk of blood clots

Question 3

what are the four main types ?

Answer 3

coronary heart disease
Strokes and TIA’s
Peripheral arterial disease
Aortic disease

Question 4

when does coronary heart disease occur ?

Answer 4

when the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle is blocked or reduced.

Question 5

what can an increased strain on the heart lead to ?

Answer 5

angina
heart attacks
heart failure

Question 6

what is angina ?

Answer 6

chest pain caused by restricted blood flow to the heart muscle

Question 7

define heart attacks

Answer 7

where the blood flow to the heart muscle is suddenly blocked

Question 8

define heart failure

Answer 8

here the heart is unable to pump blood around the body properly

Question 9

important info about coronary heart disease

Answer 9

If one artery becomes blocked , the blood supply to part of heart is cut off , if left untreated can result in damage or death of heart tissue which is what happens in a heart attack

Question 10

define stroke

Answer 10

A stroke is where the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off, which can cause brain damage and possibly death

Question 11

define TIA

Answer 11

A transient ischemic attack (also called a TIA or “mini-stroke”) is similar, but the blood flow to the brain is only temporarily disrupted.

Question 12

symptoms of strokes // TIA

Answer 12

Face – the face may have drooped on one side, the person may be unable to smile, or their mouth or eye may have dropped.
Arms – the person may not be able to lift both arms and keep them there because of arm weakness or numbness in one arm.
Speech – their speech may be slurred or garbled, or they may not be able to talk at all.
Time – it’s time to dial 999 immediately if you see any of these signs or symptoms.

Question 13

when does Peripheral arterial disease occur ?

Answer 13

Peripheral arterial disease occurs when there’s a blockage in the arteries to the limbs, usually the legs.

Question 14

what can PAD cause ?

Answer 14

dull or cramping leg pain, which is worse when walking and gets better with rest
hair loss on the legs and feet
numbness or weakness in the legs
persistent ulcers (open sores) on the feet and legs

Question 15

what increases chances of PAD and CVD?

Answer 15

smoking – the most significant risk factor 
type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes 
high blood pressure
high cholesterol
growing older

Question 16

what is Aortic disease ?

Answer 16

a group of conditions affecting the aorta. This is the largest blood vessel in the body, which carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
One of most common aortic diseases is an aortic aneurysm, where the aorta becomes weakened and bulges outwards.

Question 17

symptoms of aortic disease

Answer 17

a pulsing sensation in the tummy (like a heartbeat)
tummy pain that does not go away
lower back pain that does not go away

Question 18

causes of CVD

Answer 18

high blood pressure
smoking 
diabetes 
inactivity
obesity
family history
ethnic background