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What is the major cause of CAD Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis Begins as soft deposits of fat that harden with age
Referred to as "hardening of arteries"
Atheromas (fatty deposits) prefer coronary arteries
Also known as ASHD, CVHD, IHD, CHD
Characterized by lipid deposits within intima of
artery
Platelets may come in and clot to try and repair
wall
What plays a role in arteriosclerosis Endothelial injury and inflammation
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Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors Age
Non- modifiable
Gender
Genetics
Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors Diabetes ( keep good control
Modifiable hypertension
Lifestyle (smoking)
Diet
Exercise
Coronary Artery Disease Etiology Nonspecific marker of inflammation
and Pathophysiology C-reactive
protein (CRP) Increased in many patients with CAD
Chronic exposure to CRP associated with unstable
plaques and oxidation of LDL cholesterol
Lab test lets us know that inflammation is occurring
Coronary Artery Disease Etiology Arterial anastomoses (or connections) within the
and Pathophysiology Collateral coronary circulation
circulation
Increased with chronic ischemia
May be inadequate with rapid-onset CAD
In addition to all coronary arteries, as patient gets
older,
Vessel Occlusion With Collateral
Circulation
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Two risk factors for coronary artery B
disease that increase the workload
of the heart and increase myocardial
oxygen demand are
A. Obesity and smokeless tobacco
use.
B. Hypertension and cigarette
smoking.
C. Elevated serum lipids and
diabetes mellitus.
D. Physical inactivity and elevated
homocysteine levels.
Which patient is most at risk for A
developing coronary artery disease?
A. A hypertensive patient who
smokes cigarettes
B. An overweight patient who uses
smokeless tobacco
C. A patient who has diabetes and
uses methamphetamines
D. A sedentary patient who has
elevated homocysteine levels
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Terms in this set (62)
What is the major cause of CAD Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis Begins as soft deposits of fat that harden with age
Referred to as "hardening of arteries"
Atheromas (fatty deposits) prefer coronary arteries
Also known as ASHD, CVHD, IHD, CHD
Characterized by lipid deposits within intima of
artery
Platelets may come in and clot to try and repair
wall
What plays a role in arteriosclerosis Endothelial injury and inflammation
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,3/19/26, 5:58 PM Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Exam || 2026 (Actual Exam) Questions with verified Answers | FREQUENTLY MOST TESTED QU…
Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors Age
Non- modifiable
Gender
Genetics
Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors Diabetes ( keep good control
Modifiable hypertension
Lifestyle (smoking)
Diet
Exercise
Coronary Artery Disease Etiology Nonspecific marker of inflammation
and Pathophysiology C-reactive
protein (CRP) Increased in many patients with CAD
Chronic exposure to CRP associated with unstable
plaques and oxidation of LDL cholesterol
Lab test lets us know that inflammation is occurring
Coronary Artery Disease Etiology Arterial anastomoses (or connections) within the
and Pathophysiology Collateral coronary circulation
circulation
Increased with chronic ischemia
May be inadequate with rapid-onset CAD
In addition to all coronary arteries, as patient gets
older,
Vessel Occlusion With Collateral
Circulation
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Two risk factors for coronary artery B
disease that increase the workload
of the heart and increase myocardial
oxygen demand are
A. Obesity and smokeless tobacco
use.
B. Hypertension and cigarette
smoking.
C. Elevated serum lipids and
diabetes mellitus.
D. Physical inactivity and elevated
homocysteine levels.
Which patient is most at risk for A
developing coronary artery disease?
A. A hypertensive patient who
smokes cigarettes
B. An overweight patient who uses
smokeless tobacco
C. A patient who has diabetes and
uses methamphetamines
D. A sedentary patient who has
elevated homocysteine levels
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