Atherosclerosis Flashcards
1
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Define atherosclerosis
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2
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Describe the stages of plaque formation
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3
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Discuss the role of lipid transport in plaque formation and absorption (LDL and HDL metabolism)
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4
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Discuss the role of the immune system in plaque formation
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5
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Describe how clotting mechanisms contribute to atherosclerosis
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6
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Explain the relevance of the above mechanisms to Ischemia, Stroke, myocardial infarction and pressure damage to delicate capillaries (e.g. retina, glomeruli and neural tissues)
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7
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Explore how the risk of atherosclerosis is related to diet, diabetes, smoking, obesity, genetics, hypertension and age
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