Atherosclerosis

Integrated Pathology Case Study Multifactorial disease - Vascular Dysfunction in Heart Disease BSc Biomedical Sciences School of Healthcare Science Faculty of Science and Engineering Manchester Metropolitan University Ayesha Iqbal 12109879 Introduction Cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality has reached epidemic proportions. Consequently, the importance of prevention of the disease, in addition to the treatment of the clinical outcome of the existing disease, has emerged as a

One Beat at a Time When we think of cardio vascular diseases, we usually always associate them with the loss of a family member or friend. Almost everyone knows of someone who is affected by these tragic diseases. Since the ancient times, there have been clues left showing possible cardio vascular diseases within the Egyptian families. The earliest proof of a cardio vascular disease is of a 3,500 year old Egyptian mummy with a serious case of arthrosclerosis, which was identified via modern CT

to cause loss of limb or even loss of life (Stephens E., 2016). Peripheral vascular disease is also known as peripheral arterial disease, Peripheral artery occlusive disease or Peripheral atherosclerosis (Peripheral vascular disease, 2015). Peripheral arterial disease is a manifestation of systemic atherosclerosis (Thuy, Jonathan, Philip,et al., 2013). The Heart Association of Australia considered PAD as a coronary artery disease (CAD) risk equivalent, thus screening and treatment is considered important

On February 10, 2015, Anna Garcia, a 38 year old hispanic woman, was found dead in her foyer with a blood pool surrounding her head and vomit near her mouth. A similar blood stain was found on the corner of a nearby table that was found on the floor, turned on its side with a couple of orange juice 2.5 ft away from her spilled on the floor and a footprint found near her front door. Luckily, the footprint and the blood stain on the floor and corner of the table belonged to her. Based on what I know

high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes or insulin resistance. (mayo clinic) Once the inner wall of an artery is damage or injury, plaque and other cellular waste products tend to accumulate at the point of injury in the process called atherosclerosis. When the surface of the plaque breaks or ruptures, the blood cells platelets will clump at the site to repair the artery, the clump can block the artery and will lead to a heart attack. There are many risk factor to CAD and they include your

Heart Disease is a generic term for heart conditions and there are many of these if you were to look at the British Heart Foundation website; at least 19 are listed. Heart conditions affect the performance of the heart and the main cause of death amongst heart conditions is Coronary Heart Disease, according to the NHS website. This is when the heart muscle receives inadequate blood flow due to an interruption of its blood supply, (Tortora and Dickenson 2011). Coronary Artery Disease is the most common

Most of us were taught at an early age that we must take care of our teeth, through brushing and flossing, but can lack of oral hygiene cause heart disease? While there have not been, enough studies done to prove that lack of oral hygiene can cause heart disease, taking care of your oral hygiene with proper care and nutrition may help decrease your chances of developing periodontal disease and heart disease. Gum disease or periodontal disease is caused by a sticky film of bacteria that has formed

In many people, atherosclerosis can remain silent (causing no symptoms or health problems) for years or decades. Atherosclerosis can begin as early as the teenage years, but symptoms or health problems usually do not arise until later in adulthood when the arterial narrowing becomes severe. Smoking cigarettes, high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, and diabetes mellitus can accelerate atherosclerosis and lead to the earlier onset of symptoms and complications

cardiomyopathy. Arterial vascular diseases are prevalent in chronic kidney patients, as it is caused by atherosclerosis and vascular calcification. Accelerated atherosclerosis and vascular calcification are frequent in the medium sized vessels in chronic kidney disease patients.[1] The increase in thickness of the intima-media layers of carotid arteries can be a predictor of coronary atherosclerosis and is also a prognostic factor for cardiovascular accidents.[2][3] Numerous studies have shown a direct

in America is Cardiovascular Disease. Cardiovascular Disease is a type of condition that affects the way the heart functions. One type of cardiovascular disease are heart diseases caused by atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fatty substances in the arteries. One disease caused by atherosclerosis is called