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Artherosclerosis Flashcards

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Which arteries does atherosclerosis affect?

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Medium and large arteries

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Definition of atherosclerosis

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Atheromas (fatty deposits) + sclerosis (hardening of bv walls)

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Process of atherosclerosis

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  1. Chronic inflammation
  2. Activation of immune system
  3. Lipid deposition
  4. Fibrous atheromatous plaques
  5. Stiffening of walls –> hypertension
  6. Stenosis –> reduced blood flow –> angina
  7. Plaque rupture –> thrombosis –> ishcaemia (eg ACS)
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Atherosclerosis risk factors

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Old age
FH
Male
Smoking
Alcohol
Poor diet
Low exercise
Obesity
Poor sleep
Stress

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Atherosclerosis medical comorbidities

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Diabetes
HTN
CKD
Inflammatory conditions - RA
Atypical antipsychotics

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Atherosclerosis end results

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Angina
MI
TIA
Stroke
PAD
Chronic mesenteric ischaemia

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