CAD

Question 1

Stable Angina:

Answer 1

Most common and predictable
Occurs with activity or stress
Common man. Of CAD
Work of heart is increased with physical exertion, exposure to cold, or stress
Relieved by rest and nitrates

Question 2

First line of treatment for angina

Answer 2

Short acting nitrates

Nitroglycerin

Question 3

Coronary artery disease is caused by

Answer 3

Impaired blood flow to the myocardium

Question 4

Atypical symptoms of a heart attack in older adults

Answer 4

Difficulty breathing, confusion, painting, dizziness, abdominal pain, cough

Question 5

Atypical symptoms of a heart attack in women

Answer 5

Chest pain, epigastric pain, Indigestion, Nausea, vomiting, heartburn, shortness of breath, fatigue, weakness of the shoulders and arms

Question 6

Women also have what type of symptoms for angina

Answer 6

Atypical symptoms

Question 7

Coronary artery disease is it symptomatic or asymptomatic

Answer 7

Asymptomatic

Question 8

Most common symptoms for coronary artery disease

Answer 8

Angina and a heart attack

Question 9

Modifiable risk factors

Answer 9

Diet, activity level, weight loss, smoking, hypertension, diabetes Mellitus, and high cholesterol levels

Question 10

High levels of what decrease a persons risk

Answer 10

HDLs