| A | B |
|---|
| Caused by formation of a substance withing the arterial wall | Atherosclerosis |
| These substances cause a problems when they come to the site of injury in an effort to repair | Lipids, platelets, and fibrin |
| Term for fatty build up within the artery wall | Plaque |
| Procedure in which the substance within the artery wall will be compressed against the wall | PTCA |
| Released during balloon angioplasty to hold the artery open | Stent |
| Procedure that cuts away and vaccuums out the contents of the artery wall build up | Arthrectomy |
| Chest pain caused by ischemia from decreaed blood flow | Angina |
| Two meds frequently given for angina | Calcium Channel blockers and Beta blockers |
| Risk factors for angina | smoking, increased fat in diet, obesity, red meats, etc |
| most common cause of death after an MI | Dysrhythmias |
| Time limit in which to give thrombolytics | Within 6 hours of onset of symptoms |
