ICS Flashcards
Blood marker secreted by granulomas
ACE
Granuloma definition
Macrophage aggregation that forms in response to chronic inflammation
Also known as histocytes
What’s suppuration
Pus formation
5 cardinal signs of inflammation
Redness (rubor)
Pain (dolor)
Heat (calor)
Swelling (tumor)
Loss of function
Which immune cell type mediates acute inflammation
polymorph neutrophil
Which immune cell type mediates chronic inflammation
Macrophages (forms granulomas)
Name specialised macrophages in liver, bone and brain
Kupffer cells, osteoclasts, microglia
What do fibroblasts do?
Produce collagenous connective tissue in scarring following inflammation
4 outcomes of acute inflammation
- Resolution - complete restoration of tissue
- Suppuration - pus formation surrounded by pyogenic membrane leading to scarring
- Reorganisation - replacement by granulation tissue
- Progression - chronic inflammation
Acute inflammatory mediators producing vasodilation
- Complement component C5a
- Lysosomal compounds
- Histamine
- Prostaglandins
Cells that can’t regenerate
- Myocardial cells
- Neurones
Steps of wound healing
- Haemostasis (sec-min)
- Inflammation (days)
- Proliferation (2-3 weeks)
- Remodelling (up to 2 years)
Thrombus formation
Damage to endothelial cells
Collagen exposed
Platelets activated
Platelets aggregate and trigger fibrinogen conversion to fibrin
Thrombus formation
Thrombus can occur due to (Virchow’s triad)
- Change in vessel wall (smoking)
- Reduced blood flow/stasis
- Change in blood constituents/increased coaguabiity
Atheroclerosis formation
- Endothelial cell dysfunction and increased endothelial permeability
- LDL diapedesis into tunica intima and oxidises in the presence of free radicals
- Endothelial cell inflammation - VCAM expressed for leukocytes adhesions
- Macrophages engulf ox-LDL to form foam cells
- Foam cells apoptose (fatty streaks) and necrotic core forms
- SMC proliferation around lipid core (fibrous cap)
- Plaque occludes lumen (stable angina) OR ruptures (unstable angina)
Secondary preventive measures for atherosclerosis GP can prescribe
Statin, antihypertensives, T2DM medication, antiplatelet (aspirin), social prescribing (weight loss groups and gym vouchers)
Primary preventative measures for atherosclerosis
Exercise, healthy diet (less salt, saturated fats and sugar), smoking cessation, decrease stress
Which protein detects DNA damage and triggers caspases cascade leading to apoptosis
p53
How to reduce aging
Reduce damage to cells - caloric restriction (reduces metabolic processes) and sun cream to protect from uv cross-linking proteins in the dermis
Conditions caused by cross-linking proteins by UV-B
Dermal elastosis (wrinkling)
Cataracts
Which cancer is associated with dyes and rubber
Bladder cancer