Atherosclerosis Flashcards
1
Q
Define atherosclerosis.
A
Accusation of intracellular and extracellular lipid in the intima and media of large and medium sized arteries.
2
Q
Define arteriosclerosis.
A
Thickening and hardeining of artieries and arterioles.
3
Q
Give 2 symptoms of leriche syndrome
A
Buttocks pain
Impotence
4
Q
Infections with which microorganisms are associated with atherosclerosis?
A
Chlamydia pneumoniae
Helicobacter pylori
Cytomegalovirus
