Arteriosclerosis and Atherosclerosis

Process of Gradual Occlusion in Blood Vessels

• The gradual occlusion in blood vessels is led by the process of atherosclerosis.

Basis of Most Heart and Blood Vessel Diseases

• Atherosclerosis serves as the basis for most heart and blood vessel diseases.

Cholesterol's Role in Atherosclerosis

• Cholesterol plays a central role in the atherosclerosis process, building up in the inner walls of the arteries.

Term for Insufficient Oxygen Supply

• Ischemia is the term used to describe insufficient oxygen supply.

Term for Lack of Blood Flow

• Hypoperfusion is the term used to describe a lack of blood flow.

Causes of Hypoperfusion

• Hypoperfusion is caused by atherosclerosis.

Hypoperfusion Reference

• Hypoperfusion refers to the heart.

Hypoperfusion Equivalent

• Hypoperfusion is equivalent to a lack of blood flow (Myocardial Ischemia).