10 Questions
What is arteriosclerosis?
Thickening and loss of elasticity of arterial walls
Which condition is most often associated with arteriolosclerosis?
Hypertension and/or diabetes mellitus
What characterizes Mönckeberg medial calcific sclerosis?
Calcific deposits in muscular arteries, typically in persons older than age 50
What is the main component of an atheromatous plaque?
Lipid (mainly cholesterol and cholesterol esters)
In which region is atherosclerosis much less prevalent according to the text?
The cerebral arteries
What is the characteristic feature of Mönckeberg medial calcific sclerosis?
Radiographically visible, often palpable calcifications
Which pattern of arteriosclerosis is most often associated with hypertension and/or diabetes mellitus?
Arteriolosclerosis
What is the composition of the core of an atheromatous plaque?
Cholesterol and cholesterol esters
In which regions is atherosclerosis much less prevalent according to the text?
Central and South America, Africa, and Asia
What are the pathologic consequences of Mönckeberg medial calcific sclerosis?
Not clinically significant calcific deposits in muscular arteries
Test your knowledge about arteriosclerosis, a condition characterized by arterial wall thickening and loss of elasticity. Learn about its different patterns and associated clinical and pathologic consequences.
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