Question

Write a short note on
i. Heart beat and pulse
ii. Hypertension
iii. Coronary artery disease
iv. Angina Pectoris
v. Heart failure

Answer 1

1. Heart beat and pulse - The pulse rate is exactly equal to the heartbeat, as the contractions of the heart cause the increases in blood pressure in the arteries that lead to a noticeable pulse. Taking the pulse is, therefore, a direct measure of heart rate.
   
2. Hypertension - A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high.
   
3. Coronary artery disease - Damage or disease in the vessel that supplies oxygen to the heart musclesvessels.
   
4. Angina Pectoris - A type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
   
5. Heart failure - A chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.