Julie’s grandmother has a “thickening” of her arteries caused by fatty deposits, cholesterol, and other substances deposited in the blood vessels. The medical term for this condition is
arrhythmia.
angina pectoris.
myosclerosis.
atherosclerosis.
An area of Chad’s heart was blocked from receiving its normal blood supply. What is the common name for this occurrence?
angina
heart attack
artery spasm
stroke
Which of the following risk factors is not common to both diabetes and cardiovascular disease?
diet
physical inactivity
blood lipids
moderate alcohol consumption
Damage to the retina of the eye is most likely to be a consequence of
tachycardia.
high blood cholesterol.
low intake of fruits and vegetables.
high blood pressure.
Susan’s aunt suffered from a cerebrovascular accident, which is more commonly known as
a heart attack.
a stroke.
angina.
arrhythmia.
Isabel has suffered several mild strokes. These mild strokes are called
minor aneurysms.
transient ischemic attacks.
minor ischemia.
secondary strokes.
Andrew has a blood pressure of 135/87. This is considered
normal.
high normal.
high.
none of the above.
Match the following terms and definitions:
____ a blockage of normal blood supply to an area of the heart
heart attack
angina
congestive heart failure
cerebrovascular accident
insulin-resistant syndrome
____ chest pain caused by reduced oxygen to the heart
heart attack
angina
congestive heart failure
cerebrovascular accident
insulin-resistant syndrome
____ diminished blood supply to the brain that causes damage
heart attack
angina
congestive heart failure
cerebrovascular accident
insulin-resistant syndrome
____ a cluster of medical abnormalities that increase risk of heart disease
heart attack
angina
congestive heart failure
cerebrovascular accident
insulin-resistant syndrome
True/false
Generally speaking, the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors is higher in the Atlantic provinces than in the Western provinces.
