Cardio Issues & Physiology

The inflammation of the inner layer of the heart wall is called what?

• Meningitis

• Endocarditis

• Thrombophlebitis

• Myocarditis

• Pericarditis

What heart issue can cause the creation of faulty valves?

• Meningitis

• Endocarditis

• Thrombophlebitis

• Myocarditis

• Pericarditis

Endocarditis can create what structural problem for the heart?

• Smaller atria

• Faulty valves

• Smaller ventricles

• Weaker heart muscles

• Swollen heart

Parts from what animal have been successfully used to replace valves in human hearts?

• Pigs

• Apes

• Cows

• Horses

• Dogs

Which of the following is NOT a cause of angina pectoris?

• Ischemia

• Dead heart cells

• Plaque buildup

• Rapid heartbeat

Which of the following is the cause of a myocardial infarction?

• Ischemia

• Dead heart cells

• Plaque buildup

• Rapid heartbeat

What causes endocarditis?

• Inflammation of heart layers

• Heart layers deprived of oxygen

• Prolonged artery blockage

What causes angina pectoris?

• Inflammation of heart layers

• Heart layers deprived of oxygen

• Prolonged artery blockage

What causes myocardial infarction?

• Inflammation of heart layers

• Heart layers deprived of oxygen

• Prolonged artery blockage

A heart attack has what scientific designation?

• Myocardial infarction

• Angina pectoris

• Cardiac arrhythmia

• Pericarditis