ext: cardic illness

Question 1

varicose veins

Answer 1

• weakened valves in the lower body
• muscles do not contract enough to allow blood to return to heart
• circulation to brain is decreased which may cause fainting
• increase risk of blood clotting

Question 2

causes of varicose veins

Answer 2

• pregnancy
• constipation
• tumour
• overweight/obesity

Question 3

tests done for varicose veins

Answer 3

ultrasound, ct, or x-ray

Question 4

treatment for varicose veins

Answer 4

• laser treatment
• compression stockings
• sclerotherapy

Question 5

anemia

Answer 5

• indicates low levels of hemoglobin/red blood cells
• leads to low oxygen levels

Question 6

cause of anemia

Answer 6

• caused by bleeding from external injury or internal
• definiency of iron in diet

Question 7

tests for anemia

Answer 7

• CBC to count blood and blood test
• endoscopy

Question 8

treatment for anemia

Answer 8

• blood transfusions
• antibiotics
  etc

Question 9

coronary artery disease

Answer 9

• buildup of plaque in artery walls
• reduces and blocks blood flow
• feels like tightness, aches, and pressure in chest

Question 10

causes of coronary artery disease

Answer 10

• obesity/overweight
• lack of exercise

Question 11

tests for coronary artery disease

Answer 11

• myocardial infarction ( heart attack)

Question 12

treatment for coronary artery disease

Answer 12

• lifestyle changes
• nitroglycerin
• angioplasty
  etc

Question 13

hypertension

Answer 13

high blood pressure

Question 14

causes of hypertension

Answer 14

• high sodium intake (salts)
• possibly age

Question 15

tests for hypertension

Answer 15

• ECG for heart rate
• CT scan

Question 16

treatments for hypertension

Answer 16

• lifestyle changes
• healthier diet