Atherosclerosis Flashcards
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Patho 5
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CVD in arteries
caused by endothelial activation
prod of infl cytokines that attracts leukocytes to SOI
accumulation of lipids, calcification and narrowing of vessels
plaque prod = Complic
2
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Risk factors 5
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MA and over doubles chances of stroke
smoking by 50%
previous history
Chest and limb pain, short breath
tired and confusion
3
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Diagnosis 5
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Blood test to analyse bs and cholesterol, high l = high risk
ecg for blood flow
red in blood flow
size of hearts vessels
magnetic resonance angioagraphy or PET scan can study artery display
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