Atherosclerosis Flashcards
1
Q
One cause
A
Too much fat/cholesterol in the diet/blood.
2
Q
Second cause
A
Lack of exercise/inactive lifestyle.
3
Q
Third cause
A
Diabetes/high blood glucose levels.
4
Q
Atheroma
A
The atheroma/plaque forms beneath the endothelium of an artery.
5
Q
Step 1
A
Artery (wall) thickens/lumen
narrows.
6
Q
Step 2
A
Blood flow is reduced/ restricted/ prevented.
7
Q
Step 3
A
Loss of elasticity in artery (wall)/hardening of the arteries occurs.
8
Q
Health problem 1
A
Raises blood pressure/causes hypertension.
9
Q
Health problem 2
A
Causes heart attack
