Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is associated with the major killer ailments in America, which include strokes, heart attacks, as well as peripheral vascular disease. The condition arises when there are a narrowing and hardening of the arteries. This is usually a gradual process, and it slowly blocks the arteries. When this happens, it will impede smooth blood flow. It is estimated that at least one million Americans lost their lives to a condition associated with atherosclerosis for the past few years. As you

Balloon angioplasty Apurva Vadnere Abstract Atherosclerosis is caused due to buildup of plaque in the artery. The plaque is made of fat, cholesterol, calcium and other substances. The plaque rupture can result in stroke, heart attack or even death. Many intervention techniques are used to treat the plaque depending on the type and size of the plaque. The balloon angioplasty is widely used technique because its painless procedure, easy for surgeon to carry out, no need of heart lung machine

1. Ms. T sought medical attention mainly because of intolerable chest pain after climbing several flights of stairs; however, Ms. T has a history of conditions such as atherosclerosis and coronary spasms. Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fatty material known as plaque, along the walls of arteries causing the arteries to narrow (Taber’s pg 224). Therefore, angina pectoris can result with exertion. Also, coronary spasms can potentially be caused by plaque buildup and can occur in people who have

Question 1 Assess the ECG and, using a systematic approach, describe and interpret the ECG. Discuss the aetiology and pathogenesis of coronary atherosclerosis and myocardial ischaemia in your answer. (600 words) This ECG will be systematically interpreted using the mnemonic A RARE PQRST. By utilising this mnemonic, it is easy to determine that the patient is experiencing an anterior STEMI, which results from an occlusion of the left anterior descending artery. AGE – the patient is 52years old

Definition of the disease Atherosclerosis is a disease dealing with the heart. This disease causes hardening and narrowing (or even blockage) of the arteries, which makes the arteries thicken. Accumulations of fat, calcium and plaque build up are all components of having this disease known as atherosclerosis. The accumulations of calcium, fat, and plaque build up quietly and slowly block the arteries, putting blood flow at an extremely high risk. Atherosclerosis is typically the source of heart attacks

Definition of Atherosclerosis Atherosclerosis is a disease dealing with the heart. This disease causes hardening, narrowing, or even blockage of the arteries, which makes the arteries thicken. Fat, calcium and plaque buildup are all components of atherosclerosis. The accumulations of calcium, fat, and plaque buildup quietly and slowly block the arteries, putting blood flow at an extremely high risk. Atherosclerosis is typically the reason for heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral vascular disease

Atherosclerosis is a multiple factorial disease, which is the major underlying cause of various cardiovascular diseases including CAD, ischemic gangrene, abdominal aortic aneurysms, heart failure and stroke (Hansson et al., 2006). Worldwide it is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in developing countries where it is acting as a silent killer (WHO, 2005; Hansson et al., 2013). It was observed that Asian Indians have early onset of the disease as compare to whites, with present

Atherosclerosis is a major form of cardiovascular disease which occurs through a processed known as arteriosclerosis in which the arteries become clogged with plaque buildup overtime. Formation of this plaque is due to the damage of endothelial cells (inner cells) that line the walls of arteries. Damage of these cells is triggered by unhealthy practices or other conditions such as smoking, lack of exercise, hypertension, diabetes or high cholesterol levels. As a result harmful material such as fat

diabetes, atherosclerosis, cystic fibrosis, Creutzfeldt-Jakob, Huntington’s, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s disease and many other neurodegenerative as well as non-neurological diseases. Since the amyloidosis is the largest group of protein misfolding disease, Fabrozop Chiti and Christopher M. Dobson described clearly in the article “Protein

Coronary artery disease remains number one killer of the western civilization despite 40 years of aggressive drug and surgical interventions (Esselstyn). Usually, pharmaceutical drugs, such as statin, are given to try to slow the progression, but may provide uncomfortable side effects. In fact, the majority of patients discontinue statins within 1 year of treatment initiation (Maningat). Furthermore, surgery is performed to circumvent clogged arteries and literally bypass the symptoms. In the last