Heart Disease 4.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? BiologyHealth, illness and diseaseASAQA Created by: BleversCreated on: 08-03-15 20:28 What does Coronary heart disease affect? The coronary arteries 1 of 15 What do the coronary arteries provide the heart with? Glucose and Oxygen 2 of 15 What can blood flow in the coronary arteries be affected by? Atheromas 3 of 15 What can Atheromas lead to? Myocardial infarction 4 of 15 What is an atheroma? Fatty deposits formed within the artery wall 5 of 15 What is thrombosis? A blood clot formation 6 of 15 What is an aneurysm? A balloon-like, blood filled structure 7 of 15 What is a myocardial infarction? A heart attack 8 of 15 How are atheromas formed? Enlarged atheromatous plaques 9 of 15 What are the effects of atheromas? Reduced blood flow 10 of 15 How is a thrombus formed? When an atheroma causes a rough surface in a blood vessel 11 of 15 What can thrombosis cause? A blood clot that prevents blood supply 12 of 15 What causes an aneurysm? When atheromas weaken the artery wall 13 of 15 What are the effects of an aneurysm? Leads to a haemorhage 14 of 15 What causes a myocardial infarction? Reduced supply of oxygen to the heart muscle 15 of 15
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