Class 3 - Cardiovascular Flashcards
Arteriosclerosis
Thickening/loss of elasticity of arterial walls. “Hardening”
Monckebergs Arteriosclerosis
Middle layer of artery destruction and formation of calcium deposits. Age related (old).
Arteriolosclerosis
Thickening of walls of arterioles. Hypertension related.
Atherosclerosis
Thickening of arterial wall. Formation of plaque and narrowing of arterial lumen. Body sends macrophages to the area, which get stuck. M/c type
Atherosclerosis Complicated lesion
Atherosclerosis buildup eventually can cause surface defect which leads to thrombosis/embolism.
Coronary artery disease
Atherosclerosis of coronary arteries
Peripheral vascular disease
atherosclerosis of arteries supplying extremities/organs
Cerebrovascular disease
atherosclerosis of arteries that supply brain
Atherosclerosis Clinical manifestation
Asymptomatic, ischemia, infarct
Atherosclerosis etiology/risk factors
high cholesterol, high BP, obesity, genetics, smoking, age, diabetes
Atherosclerosis Diagnosis
Cholesterol check, angiogram, ECHO, stress test, US, MRI
Atherosclerosis Treatment
Modify/reduce risk factors, exercise, medications
Exercise good longterm
Peripheral Vascular Disease
narrowing of circulatory system outside brain/heart
Peripheral Vascular Disease Incidence
Increases with age (>50), Men > women
PVD location
More common in LE
PVD etiology
M/c result of atherosclerosis
PVD Symptoms
Intermittent claudication (lack of blood), pain, cyanosis, fatigue, gangrene, cold extremities
Vasculitis
Inflammation of blood vessel
Arteritis
Inflammation of artery
Infective arteritis
Inflammation of artery due to infection