Atherosclerosis

INTRODUCTION Cardiovascular disease, currently the leading cause of death and illness in the United States, Europe and most developed countries, is fast growing to become the preeminent health problem worldwide (Murray & Lopez, 1997). Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease of the large and intermediate-sized arteries characterized by accumulation of lipids and fibrous elements which cause development of fatty lesions called atheromatous plaques on the inside surfaces of the arterial walls;

Atherosclerosis, which leads to the formation of atheromas, is the foundation of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Though much is already known about the benefits of statins, their disease-modifying properties, in regards to inducing the regression of atheroma is still to be elucidated. Previous research has explored atheroma regression in specific diseases, but there is a need for a holistic literature review to come to a definitive conclusion as to whether atheroma reversal can occur. Atherosclerosis

Current mechanism and concepts in pathogenesis of Atherosclerosis Introduction Atherosclerosis is classified as a chronic, progressive, and multifactorial disease of moderate and large sized arteries categorised by intimal lesions called atheroma plaques that pushes into the vessel lumens. Atherosclerosis leading to coronary artery is the main cause of coronary artery disease (CAD). It is vital to appreciate the central mechanisms of atherogenesis in order to understand the adverse clinical results

Atherosclerosis: The Silent Killer      Atherosclerosis is one of a group of health problems that define coronary artery disease, oftentimes referred to as heart disease. Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of heart disease in the United States. The following is the definition provided by the American Heart Association: Atherosclerosis (ath"er-o-skleh-RO'sis) comes from the Greek words athero (meaning gruel or paste) and sclerosis (hardness). It's the name of the process

The growth of Room 40’s atherosclerosis progressed until an acute arterial occlusion was formed, which stopped blood flow to the tissue. The atherosclerosis consisted of complicated lesions that led to a decrease in blood flow and the presence of a thrombus, ultimately resulting in thea lack of blood flow to the right foot and lower leg. Thrombi often appear after a rupture of an atherosclerotic plaque (Coneliue, 2014). This lack of blood flow led to necrosis of the tissues in the right foot and

Atherosclerosis Atherosclerosis, which is a chronic inflammatory disease amongst the arteries of the human body, remains the principal cause of cardiovascular related disease (Gets, 2011). Atherosclerosis results from a complicated relationship between different factors such as lipid metabolism, blood coagulation elements, cytokines, hemodynamic stress, and behavioral risk factors. (Singla et al., 2011) The pathogenesis of atherosclerosis involves oxidative stress, endothelial dysfunction and chronic

PROBLEM LIST 1. Atherosclerosis coronary disease. A. Coronary artery bypass grafting ___ [DATE]. B. Ejection fraction 25% at catheterization ___ [DATE] but 60% at echocardiogram ___ [DATE]. 2. Atrial fibrillation (___) A.Onset after bypass. 3. Hypertension. 4. (Hypolipidemia). 5. Cerebral vascular accident. A. Carotid ultrasound ___ [DATE], mild bilateral disease. B. MRI ___ [DATE], chronic atrophy. C. Good functional recovery. 6. Current (near syncope) evaluated at ___ [PLACE]

Zachary Russo MOV 495 Dr. Sherman 3/28/15 Literature Review Background Atherosclerosis is a disease in which plaque builds up inside of the arteries. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood to the heart and other parts of the body (5). The plaque that forms can be composed of from fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances found in the blood, which is dependent on a person’s diet. Over time the plaque will cause the arteries to harden which will cause them to lose their elastic

Atherosclerosis Atherosclerosis is the underlying cause of coronary heart disease which can affect any artery in the body. Atherosclerosis is essentially the narrowing of arteries due to excessive build up of cholesterol-rich lipids known as plaque (Insull 2009). Once the arteries become narrow, the flow of blood will be constricted, resulting in the reduction of the nutrients and oxygen that are able to reach the heart. As a consequence, the heart becomes increasingly hypoxic resulting in ineffective

Atherosclerosis Atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of coronary heart disease which can affect any artery in the body, is essentially the narrowing of arteries due to excessive build up of cholesterol-rich lipids known as plaque (Insull 2009). Once the arteries become narrow, the flow of blood will be constricted, and the amount of blood, nutrients and oxygen that are able to reach the heart are reduced. As a consequence, the heart becomes increasingly hypoxic resulting in ineffective contraction