Hypertension is a major risk factor for heart disease because it ________.Group of answer choicesforces the heart to pump harder, which puts more physical strain on the heartplaces stress on the thyroid system, which inflames the arteriesslows the heart rate, which leads to less efficient distribution of oxygen through the bodyrestricts a person’s salt intake, which suppresses the immune system

Which of the following is a risk factor for heart disease?Regular exerciseBeing overweightBeing underweightLow cholesterol levels2In coronary heart disease:The arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle become narrowThe heart valves do not work properlyThe heart beats too slowlyThe heart beats too quickly3Which of the following is a risk associated with fitting a stent?RejectionThrombosis/blood clotRequires general anaesthetic Blood loss4Statins may be prescribed to anyone at risk of cardiovascular disease. They work by:Suppressing the immune systemReducing the production of cholesterol by the liverBreaking down cholesterolIncreasing the production of cholesterol by the liver5Doctors can operate and replace faulty heart valves. What is a disadvantage of using a mechanical rather than a biological valve? Requires anti-coagulation medicationDoes not last as longRequires a close tissue matchMore likely to be rejected 6In heart transplant operations, what is an advantage of using a natural donor heart rather than an artificial heart?Longer lastingLess likely to be rejected Good availabilityDoes not require life-long medication

What are the main risk factors associated with heart disease?

Risk factors for ____ include high blood pressure.Group of answer choicesaphasiaAlzheimer'scerebrovascular accidentdiabetes

Some key risk factors of Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) include smoking, diet, high blood pressure, stress, and:Question 3Answera.family historyb.ethnicityc.Type A behavior and hostilityd.all of the above

Pertaining to the risk factors for ischemic heart disease (IHD), which of the following statements is correct?Question 40Select one:a.Atherosclerosis in the right ventricle is a major risk factor.b.The elderly are at lower risk of myocardial infarction, partially due to reduced atherosclerosis progression.c.Men are at increased risk of IHD due to increased lifetime oestrogen production.d.Unstable angina is a greater risk factor for Myocardial Infarction than stable angina.e.Smoking, diabetes and hypertension are protective against the development of IHD.