Human bio

Quiz 2

Plaque

Small, abnormal patch of tissue or fluid

What is Mitral Valve Stenosis?

narrowing of the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle

What are symptoms of Mitral Valve Stenosis?

shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, chest pain, and coughing up blood

What can Mitral Valve Stenosis be cause by?

rheumatic fever, type of strep throat

What is a myocardial infarction?

Blockage of coronary artery which starves your heart muscle

What is a cardiogenic shock?

Having not enough blood pumping to the brain leading to the brain dying

what is pulmonary edema?

fluid build up in lungs and decreased oxygen in bloodstream

What happens to your coronary arteries during a heart attack?

becomes blocked by a fatty deposit called Plaque