Atherosclerosis Flashcards
1
Q
Define atherosclerosis
A
Most common type of arteriosclerosis
2
Q
Treatment of atherosclerosis?
A
Treat underlying disease
3
Q
What is the pathophysiology/pathogenesis of atherosclerosis?
A
Chronic stress on endothelium and inflammation of the vessel wall
4
Q
What are the common sites of atherosclerosis?
(In order of increasing frequency)
A
Circle of Willis
Carotid arteries
Popliteal arteries
Coronary arteries
Abdominal aorta
5
Q
What some atherosclerotic diseases?
A
Weakening of vessel wall, demand supply mismatch, thrombosis, and renovascular hypertension
6
Q
What is atherosclerosis characterized by?
A
Build up of cholesterol plaques in the intima
7
Q
Atherosclerotic diseases:
1. - Demand Supply mismatch: caused by?
2. - Thrombosis: caused by?
3. -Renovasc. Hypertension: caused by
A
- CAD, peripheral artery disease and ischemia
- ACS and stroke
- Atherosclerosis of the renal artery causing activation of RAAS
