Chapter 6: Disorders of Blood Vessels

Question 1

How Blood Vessels disease can be prevented?

Answer 1

With exercising regularly, eating a diet with low fat and high in fiber, managing blood pressure and not smoking.

Question 2

Describe the Aneurysm Blood Vessels Disease:

Answer 2

Is a localized enlargement of an artery caused by weakness in the arterial wall that can rupture and require emergency treatment.

Question 3

Describe Arteriosclerosis Blood Vessels Disease Disease:

Answer 3

Hardening of arteries caused by cholesterol-like plaque.

Question 4

Describe Embolism Blood Vessels Disease?

Answer 4

A blood clot, piece of plaque or other substance that travels in the bloodstream and lodges in a blood vessel causing a sudden blockage.

Question 5

Describe Thrombosis Disease:

Answer 5

The formation of a blood clot attached to the interior wall of a blood vessel (thrombus) that can prevent the flow of blood through the vessel.

Question 6

Describe Varicose Veins Disease:

Answer 6

Swollen enlarge veins (usually in the legs) caused by faulty valves in the veins that allow the blood to pool.