Atherosclerosis

The chemicals in a cigarette impact blood cells. Because blood cells travel throughout the body, the toxicity travels as well. This eventually leads to damage to the heart and blood vessels. Smoking opens the possibilities to numerous additional diseases, but in terms of leading to an MI, atherosclerosis is most relevant. Atherosclerosis is defined as a disease of the arteries characterized by the deposition of plaques of fatty material on their inner walls.4 Coronary heart disease (CHD) occurs if plaque builds up in the coronary arteries. Over time, CHD can lead to chest pain, heart attack, or even death.5 Iversen et al,6 authors of “Active and passive smoking and the risk of myocardial infarction in 24,968 men and women during 11 year of follow-up: the Tromsø Study” conclude both active and passive smoking to be common risks for…

Discovered in 1913 by a man named Nikolai Anichkov, atherosclerosis is a disease where things like calcium and fat build up in the arteries and block blood flow. Arteries harden as a result of it, and it’ll cause problems transferring blood around the body. The plaque will form a barrier, and can cause serious problems in the body, like other diseases and disorders. The results are possibly deadly. There is a layer on the inside of every vein that keeps it smooth called endothelium. It allows…

Atherosclerosis is a condition that can be explained by integrating various concepts from Biology, Physics and Sociology.Biology allows us to understand the effects of this disease on the circulatory system. Physics incorporates Poiseuille’s law in order to explain the three key factors in blood circulation which are blood flow, resistance and the flow rate. Lifestyle and Culture are sociological factors that can influence how the disease takes a toll on an individual. Atherosclerosis is a…

Atherosclerosis is a disease where arteries thicken as cholesterol builds-up on their walls. A chronic inflammatory response in the arterial wall by the macrophage accumulation, promoted by low-density lipids.5 It is caused by the formation of multiple plaques within the arteries that can lead to stroke and myocardial infarction. Macrophages tend to rupture plaques by releasing lytic???? enzymes that break plaques in the arteries. Biomarkers such as plasma lipid estimation and myeloperoxidase,…

There are numerous treatments available for those diagnosed with atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. Most widely known is the daily aspirin; it is recommended that all patients with documented CAD be treated with a daily aspirin (Boudi, 2015). Treatment of angina and prevention of acute cardiac symptoms includes various medications such as: nitrates, beta-blockers, statins, calcium channel blockers, and ranolazine, which inhibits the sodium current of the cardiac action potential…

Atherosclerosis: Atherosclerosis is a disease in which plaque builds up inside your arteries. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to your heart and other parts of your body. Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances found in the blood. Over time, plaque hardens and narrows your arteries, reducing blood flow to your organs (such as your heart) and other parts of your body. This can lead to serious problems, including heart attack, stroke, or even…

Atherosclerosis What is Atherosclerosis? Atherosclerosis is thickening, or hardening of the arteries, which can lead to plaque build up. This build up causes the arteries to narrow and makes it harder for the blood to flow. Sometimes a clot will form and stop the flow completely, causing a stroke or heart attack. Plaque is made up of cholesterol, fatty substances, cellular waste products, calcium and fibrin. Atherosclerosis begins at a young age and progressively increases with age, it can…

Atherosclerosis is a slowly progressing inflammatory disease of the cardiovascular system. It is characterized by the deposition of fatty streaks, which are thin, flat discolourations in the arteries that can enlarge and become thicker as they grow in length1. Over time, the arteries may develop fibrous atheromatous plaque2. The plaque initially begins as a whitish-grey coating lining the artery. As the plaque increases in size, the artery can become very narrow and blocked3. This can block…

My presentation is on Atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis was named in 1904 by Felix Marchand. Felix and his research team continued research, finding that cholesterol has a big impact on the risk of the disease. Their efforts caused many others to follow in their footsteps and continue research. Before we continue with this presentation, it is important for you to understand a few important terms. Plaque is a sticky material containing fat, cholesterol, and calcium An artery is a tube that…

levels are above the recommended target level (actual level 5.7, target level <4.0). This supports the other data gathered, suggesting that John has a poor diet which is leading to a build-up of cholesterol in the body. Q2. There are both modifiable risks and non-modifiable risks which can lead to the development of atherosclerosis. Modifiable risks are those which can be altered such as lifestyle choices, whereas non-modifiable risks are those such…