Complete the sentences with the words and phrases in the box.
| heart digitalis tobacco reduction blood pressure cholesterol survive unconsciousness blood flow shortness of breath |
1. The cardiologists advocate the _______________ of salt in the diet.
2. A wide variety of medications known as antihypertensive can be bought by prescription to lower ______________________.
3. The patients who take aspirin to reduce the risk of ___________ attack may diminish its action by taking anti-inflammatory drugs at the same time.
4. Mary has just received the telephone call from her cardiologist informing her about extremely high _______________ levels.
5.Some heart attacks may be accompanied by ______________________.
6. A Welsh family known as the physicians of Myddvai collected different herbs and ______________ was included in their prescriptions.
7. To ______________ in the fight against likely complications of a stroke rehabilitation and family support should be greatly valued.
8. Atherosclerosis and thrombosis interfere with normal __________________.
9. Overexertion, insomnia, physical inactivity, tobacco use and alcohol abuse may result in dyspnea known as ________________________.
10. The habit of smoking nicotine-rich leaves of ______________ leads commonly to cardiovascular diseases.
6. Are these statements true (T), false (F)? Write true sentences.
1. Cardiovascular diseases are a group of numerous disorders of the stomach and bowels. (T/F)
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2. If a blood clot forms, it improves the blood flow.(T/F)
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3. To prevent further attacks of stroke the doctor usually prescribes anticoagulants.(T/F)
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4. The most important behavioural risk factors of heart disorders are unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, tobacco use and alcohol abuse. (T/F)
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5. Tissue plasminogen activator is given if the victim gets to the hospital within 5 hours of the first symptoms of a hemorrhagic stroke.(T/F)
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6. Most patients do not survive their first heart attack and die.(T/F)
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7. Diuretics cause the body to retain fluids and sodium. (T/F)
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8. A hemorrhagic strokeoccurs when a blood vessel within the brain bursts. (T/F)
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9. Statins are most effective at decreasing HDL (good) cholesterol.(T/F)
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10. Atherosclerosis develops when plaque builds up on the inner walls of the blood vessels that supply the heart or brain. (T/F)
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Speaking
Read the text again. Answer these questions.
1. What is number one cause of death globally?
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2. What are the most important behavioural risk factors of cardiovascular disorders?
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3. How can the human health be affected by atherosclerosis?
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4. What therapeutic action do statins produce?
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5. When does a myocardial infarction occur?
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6. What drug options are available today for the treatment of heart attacks?
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7. What prognosis does a cardiologist usually make after the patient suffers his first heart attack?
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8. What type of a stroke is the most common? When does it develop?
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9. What medications are prescribed to prevent further attacks of stroke?
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10. What general recommendations are given to the patients to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases?
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8. What facts can you present to your group about:
atherosclerosis; myocardial infarction; stroke; statins; anticoagulants; antiplatelet medications; beta blockers; calcium channel blockers; digitalis glycosides; diuretics; vasodilators; tissue plasminogen activators?
Date _______________________ Signature _____________________
Self-study section №6: “Gastrointestinal diseases and drug therapy options”
Warm-up
Complete the following table by filling in transcription and translation.
| № | Word | Transcription | Translation |
| 1. | Digestive | ||
| 2. | Esophagus | ||
| 3. | Gallbladder | ||
| 4. | Nutrient | ||
| 5. | Mild | ||
| 6. | Gastritis | ||
| 7. | Ulcer | ||
| 8. | Ulcerative | ||
| 9. | Sore (n.) | ||
| 10. | Excessive | ||
| 11. | Anti-inflammatory | ||
| 12. | Insufficiency | ||
| 13. | Irritation | ||
| 14. | Bloating | ||
| 15. | Indigestion | ||
| 16. | Heartburn | ||
| 17. | Chemotherapy | ||
| 18. | Constipation | ||
| 19. | Flare-up | ||
| 20. | Incidence |
Reading
Read the text.