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GCU PATHO final Bio 322 Exam 2025 Questions and Answers Describe coronary artery disease, how it develops, and the pathophysiological basis of the various risk factors that can lead to this disorder - ....ANSWER ...-- Caused: by the narrowing of the arteries that supply the blood to they myocardium. this could be due to plaque build up, and fatty mater - most common is arthersclerosis. - Risk factors: poor nutrtion/obesity, smoking, high LDL, and low HDL. Myocardial Ischemia - ....ANSWER ...-- the decrease in the blood supply to the heart which leds to chest pain or angina. - S/S: chest heaviness, possible pain in left arm, shoulder, jaw and neck, Nausea & breathlessness Myocardial infarction - ....ANSWER ...-AKA: heart attack IRREVERSIBLE - progressive ischemia with damage to myocardium (myoctye necrosis) - Cause: cardiovascular disease - S/S: dyspnea, decrease BP (scynocpe), nausea, diaphoresis, anxiety, sudden sever chest pain that may radiate to left arm - Women: jaw and back bain - Men: chest discomfort, arm pain, and SOB. …FOR STUDENTS ONLY…©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED… 1