Question

question 7 (multiple choice worth 2 points) (04.03r lc) lorna is at her yearly wellness check. she is 22 years old, and her family has a history of cardiovascular disease. there is plaque buildup in her blood vessels. which of the following is a possible cause?
options:
coronary heart disease
myocardial infarction
myocardial ischemia
peripheral arterial disease

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze each option:

• Coronary heart disease: Plaque buildup in blood vessels (atherosclerosis) can affect the coronary arteries, and a family history of cardiovascular disease increases the risk. Even at 22, genetic predisposition and early plaque can lead to coronary heart disease.
• Myocardial infarction (heart attack): Usually occurs due to sudden blockage, less likely as an initial issue with plaque buildup in a young person with family history (more acute event, not the primary cause of plaque - related issues here).
• Myocardial ischemia: Ischemia is a result of reduced blood flow, often from a more advanced blockage; the plaque buildup is more likely to lead to coronary heart disease (the underlying condition) first.
• Peripheral arterial disease: Affects peripheral (non - coronary) arteries, while the question focuses on the context of family cardiovascular history and plaque in blood vessels (coronary arteries are part of the heart's blood supply, more relevant to family history of cardiovascular disease in the heart context).

So, coronary heart disease is the most likely cause related to plaque buildup and family cardiovascular history.

Answer:

A. Coronary heart disease