10 Questions
What is defined as a chronic inflammatory disorder of intima of large and medium sized arteries characterized by fibrofatty plaques called atheroma?
Atherosclerosis
What is the generic term reflecting arterial wall thickening and loss of elasticity?
Arteriosclerosis
Which risk factor for atherosclerosis is related to multifactorial traits including hypertension and diabetes?
Genetics
At what age does atherosclerosis usually remain clinically silent until lesions reach a critical threshold?
Middle age
Who is relatively protected against atherosclerosis compared with age-matched men?
Premenopausal women
Which type of arteriosclerosis is characterized by fibrofatty plaques called atheroma?
Atherosclerosis
Which constitutional risk factor for atherosclerosis is most strongly associated with familial hypercholesterolemia?
Family history
What is the most important independent risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Family history
During which stage of life does atherosclerosis usually remain clinically silent until lesions reach a critical threshold?
Middle age
What is the generic term reflecting arterial wall thickening and loss of elasticity?
Arteriosclerosis
Learn about arteriosclerosis, its classification, and the specific characteristics of atherosclerosis. Understand the chronic inflammatory disorder of the arterial walls and its impact on large and medium-sized arteries.
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