Arteriosclerosis/ Atherosclerosis

Presence of atheroma’s in large arteries

Plaques consisting of lipids and calcium

General term for all types of arterial changes including degenerative changes in small arteries and arterioles, loss of elasticity, and narrowing and obstruction of lumen

Damage to the lining of the blood vessel wall can result in plaque formation leading to atherosclerosis. Identify the tissue that lines the blood vessel wall.

Name 4 things that can cause damage to lining of the blood vessel resulting in plaque formation

Name the compound that may be formed when blood cholesterol levels are elevated. This compound damages the lining of blood vessels

Briefly, describe how necrotic foam cells are formed

Briefly, describe how necrotic foam cells cause further damage to the lining of blood vessels

Type of cell that adheres to damaged blood vessel wall

Cells that release growth factors which result in proliferation of smooth muscle. Proliferation of smooth muscle contributes to blockage of blood vessel

Plaques are accumulations of necrotic foam cells and LDL. What do ruptured plaques form?

Does atherosclerosis increase or decrease blood flow?

Does atherosclerosis increase or decrease blood pressure?

Term for decreased blood flow to tissues

Condition caused by partial occlusion of a coronary artery

Condition caused by total occlusion of a coronary artery

Condition caused by partial occlusion of carotid or cerebral arteries. This condition is commonly called a stroke.

Condition caused by total occlusion of carotid or cerebral arteries

Conditions caused by atherosclerosis in iliac arteries