disorders of blood vessels Flashcards
1
Q
aneurysm
A
when an artery wall becomes weak and bulge
if it burst it can result in a stroke
2
Q
atherosclerosis
A
where a person’s diet is full of fat resulting in a build up of plaque in the arteries
it can lead to high blood pressure and blood can clot which can result in a heart attack
angioplasty is a treatment
3
Q
varicose veins
A
when veins lose their elasticity and the blood pools in the vein which damages the valves
