Human Diseases L1: CVD1 Atherosclerosis & Risk factors Flashcards
usually a combination of medication is required to reach a blood pressure below 140/90
how do calcium channel blockers work and give an example one
Calcium channel blockers reduce blood pressure by widening your blood vessels.
Common examples are amlodipine, felodipine and nifedipine. Other medicines, such as diltiazem and verapamil, are also available.
Atherosclerosis is a multi system disorder, because it affects different parts of the body.
where would atherosclerosis be present if it resulted in a: Aortic atheroma
Aorta
Atherosclerosis Pathogenesis
the accumulation of the fibrous tissue and lipids results in the formation of a ……………………?
Atheromatus/atherosclerotic plaque
a ………….. is a blood clot that forms in a vessel and remains there.
thrombus
Atherosclerosis is a multi system disorder, because it affects different parts of the body.
where would atherosclerosis be present if it resulted in a: Cerebral infarction
Brain
Atherosclerosis is a multi system disorder, because it affects different parts of the body.
where would atherosclerosis be present if it resulted in a: cerebral vascular disease
Brain
Atherosclerosis is a multi system disorder, because it affects different parts of the body.
where would atherosclerosis be present if it resulted in a: claudication
Arms/Legs (peripheral claudication)
what are the three non modifiable risk factors for atherosclerosis
- genetic predisposition
- increasing age
- sex (male>female)
Atherosclerosis is a multi system disorder, because it affects different parts of the body.
where would atherosclerosis be present if it resulted in a: renal vascular disease
Kidneys
the continual development of a atherosclerotic plaque, increases the shear stress at the site, resulting in a rupture.
the rupture has the potential to form what?
plaque rupture causes a thrombus to form over the plaque
a blood pressure of ? > 140/90 indicates what
high blood pressure
usually a combination of medication is required to reach a blood pressure below 140/90
how do Angiotensin II inhibitors work and give an example one
ARBs work in a similar way to ACE inhibitors. (relax blood vessels)
They’re often recommended if ACE inhibitors cause troublesome side effects
Common examples are candesartan, irbesartan, losartan, valsartan and olmesartan.
Atherosclerosis is a multi system disorder, because it affects different parts of the body.
where would atherosclerosis be present if it resulted in a: Myocardio infarction
Heart
Atherosclerosis is a multi system disorder, because it affects different parts of the body.
where would atherosclerosis be present if it resulted in a: gut ischemia
gut
blood pressure is stated as systolic/diastolic i.e 115/70
what does systolic and diastolic measure
systolic - heart pumping
diastolic - heart relaxing
