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What is defined as a chronic inflammatory disorder of intima of large and medium sized arteries characterized by fibrofatty plaques called atheroma?
What is defined as a chronic inflammatory disorder of intima of large and medium sized arteries characterized by fibrofatty plaques called atheroma?
- Atherosclerosis (correct)
- Arteriolosclerosis
- Monckeberg medial calcific sclerosis
- Arteriosclerosis
What is the generic term reflecting arterial wall thickening and loss of elasticity?
What is the generic term reflecting arterial wall thickening and loss of elasticity?
- Arteriolosclerosis
- Atherosclerosis
- Monckeberg medial calcific sclerosis
- Arteriosclerosis (correct)
Which risk factor for atherosclerosis is related to multifactorial traits including hypertension and diabetes?
Which risk factor for atherosclerosis is related to multifactorial traits including hypertension and diabetes?
- Family history
- Gender
- Age
- Genetics (correct)
At what age does atherosclerosis usually remain clinically silent until lesions reach a critical threshold?
At what age does atherosclerosis usually remain clinically silent until lesions reach a critical threshold?
Who is relatively protected against atherosclerosis compared with age-matched men?
Who is relatively protected against atherosclerosis compared with age-matched men?
Which type of arteriosclerosis is characterized by fibrofatty plaques called atheroma?
Which type of arteriosclerosis is characterized by fibrofatty plaques called atheroma?
Which constitutional risk factor for atherosclerosis is most strongly associated with familial hypercholesterolemia?
Which constitutional risk factor for atherosclerosis is most strongly associated with familial hypercholesterolemia?
What is the most important independent risk factor for atherosclerosis?
What is the most important independent risk factor for atherosclerosis?
During which stage of life does atherosclerosis usually remain clinically silent until lesions reach a critical threshold?
During which stage of life does atherosclerosis usually remain clinically silent until lesions reach a critical threshold?
What is the generic term reflecting arterial wall thickening and loss of elasticity?
What is the generic term reflecting arterial wall thickening and loss of elasticity?
