Cardiovascular Health and Medications Quiz

High blood pressure increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Atorvastatin is a commonly prescribed statin medication for lowering cholesterol levels.

A normal blood pressure reading for adults is typically around 120/80 mmHg.

Weight gain is a common side effect of beta-blockers, which can affect some patients.

Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure, a common cardiovascular condition.

Myocardial infarction refers to the death of heart muscle tissue due to a lack of blood supply.

Chest pain is not a typical symptom of heart failure but can indicate other cardiac conditions.

LDL stands for Low Density Lipoprotein, often referred to as 'bad' cholesterol.

Arrhythmia is a condition characterized by irregular heartbeats, which may pose health risks.

Statin medications primarily work to lower cholesterol levels in the blood, reducing the risk of heart disease.

Warfarin is an anticoagulant commonly used to prevent blood clot formation.

Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) commonly used to treat hypertension by relaxing blood vessels.

Nitroglycerin is a vasodilator medication commonly used to treat angina by dilating blood vessels and improving blood flow to the heart.

Apixaban is a commonly prescribed anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots in individuals with atrial fibrillation.

Ranolazine is a medication used to treat stable angina by reducing the heart's workload and oxygen demand, helping to alleviate chest pain.