Effects On Cardiovazcular System Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
Women who smoke are at increased risk of developing _ in leg
A
Blood clot
2
Q
Blood clot in deep vein in leg causes pain and swelling in calf and can travel to a _
A
Lung
3
Q
Smoking can lead to narrowing of _
A
Arteries
4
Q
Blocking of arteries is common cause of _
A
Fatal heart attacks
5
Q
_ encourages narrowing of arteries (2)
A
Nicotine
Carbon monoxide
6
Q
Narrowing of arteries is a disorder known as _
A
Atherosclerosis
7
Q
_ is where blood supply to heart is restricted, increasing risk of fatal heart attack
A
Coronary artery disease
8
Q
Women who smoke are at far greater risk of developing _ and _
A
Deep vein thrombosis
Stroke
9
Q
Women who smoke at greater risk of developing vein thrombosis and stroke, particularly if they take _
A
Oral contraceptives
