L4: IHD - Atherosclerosis Flashcards by Ahmed Farag

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Def of Atherosclerosis

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It is a condition in which patchy deposits of fatty material (atherosclerotic plaques) develop in the walls of medium sized and large arteries leading to reduced blood flow.

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Complications of Atherosclerosis

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Pathophysiology of Atherosclerosis

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Pathophysiology of Atherosclerosis

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Pathophysiology of Atherosclerosis

Causes of Endothelial Injury

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Pathophysiology of Atherosclerosis

Response to Injury

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Chronic endothelial injury leading to + vascular inflammation & fibroproliferative response.

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