Coronary Heart disease and ACS Flashcards
1
Q
Define “Atheroma”.
A
- The fatty plaques that build on the side of the blood vessles.
2
Q
Define “Atherosclerosis”
A
The build up of atheroma on the side of the blood vessels causing narrowing.
3
Q
What is the cause of coronary artery disease?
A
The atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries
4
Q
Define “Stenosis”
A
The narrowing of a blood vessel
5
Q
What are the risk factors for CAD?
A
- Previous Mi/ Stroke
- Older dage (Male = 40+, Female = 50+)
- Smoking
- excessive alcohol intake
- Family history
- Drug misuse
- Obesity
- Diabetes
