Vascular Disease Flashcards

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1
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Explain what kind of vessels microvascular diseases affect

A

Damage to small blood vessels

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2
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Explain what vessels macrovascular diseases affect

A

Larger blood vessels

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3
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Give four areas of damage caused by microvascular diabetes

A
  • eyes (retinopathy)
  • kidneys (nephropathy)
  • nerves (neuropathy)
  • diabetic foot disorders
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Give ____ areas of damage caused by macrovascular diabetes

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  • heart attacks
  • strokes
  • insufficiency in blood flow to legs
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