Cardiovascular Emergencies and Pathophysiology Quiz

High blood pressure increases the workload on the heart and damages blood vessels.

The left ventricle pumps oxygen-rich blood to the body through the aorta.

While chest pain is common, a sudden severe headache is not typically a symptom of a heart attack.

Coronary arteries supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle, ensuring its proper function.

The left ventricle pumps oxygen-rich blood to the body through the systemic circulation.

Atherosclerosis causes plaque buildup in coronary arteries, leading to blockages and heart attacks.

The SA node generates electrical impulses, starting each heartbeat.

Sudden cardiac arrest is a sudden loss of heart function.

PAD causes reduced blood flow to the limbs, leading to pain during physical activity.

Diastolic heart failure occurs when the heart muscle stiffens and doesn't relax properly.

Pericarditis involves inflammation and fluid buildup around the heart.

Syncope, or fainting, occurs due to a temporary drop in blood flow to the brain.

Coronary artery spasm can lead to reduced blood flow to the heart, causing ACS.

VTE often occurs due to the formation of blood clots in deep veins, known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

Aspirin reduces the risk of cardiovascular events by inhibiting the aggregation of platelets, thus preventing blood clot formation.