MSK disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What is atherosclerosis?
A
It is a blood vessel disease.
Mostly affects arteries.
Reduces blood flow.
build up of fat.
Requires inflammation.
2
Q
What are symptoms of atherosclerosis?
A
Blood pressure
Angina
ischaemia
3
Q
What is the endothelium?
A
a layer of cells which line all blood cells.
4
Q
What is a lamala blood vessel?
A
Blood vessles that have different layers.
5
Q
What happens when endothelial dsyfunctions?
A
The amount of nitric oxide is reduced, which prevents it doing all of its roles.
6
Q
What is TNF-a?
A
An important messenger in the body to respond to an intruder.
7
Q
Why is CRP measured?
A
Comes from the liver in response to a inflammatory response.
