lifestyle diseases Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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What is atherosclerosis
A
The build up of fatty deposits on arterial walls
2
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What is Coronary heart disease
A
Atherosclerosis of a coronary artery which reduces blood flow and oxygen to the cardiac muscle
3
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What is a heart attack
A
A blockage in coronary artery cuts off oxygen supply to the cardiac muscle, causing the death of cells
4
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What is a stroke
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Caused by a blockage in a cerebral artery cutting off blood supply to the brain
5
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What is asthma
A
The constriction of the bronchial airways and inflammation of the mucus membranes, which limit breathing
6
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What is COPD
A
The condition of the lungs where airways become inflamed and narrowed
