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What is the most common initial sign of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease?
What is the most common initial sign of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease?
- Leg pain
- Heart attack or sudden cardiac death (correct)
- Chest pain
- Shortness of breath
How does atherosclerosis contribute to the formation of thrombus?
How does atherosclerosis contribute to the formation of thrombus?
- Atherosclerosis damages the endothelium, leading to the attachment of clotting factors and platelets, which facilitates thrombus formation.
- Atherosclerosis increases the risk of acute cardiovascular problems by creating a pro-thrombotic environment.
- Atherosclerosis causes arterial occlusion, leading to ischemic events like heart attacks and strokes.
- All of the above (correct)
What is the recommended management approach for individuals with both hypercoagulability and atherosclerotic risk factors?
What is the recommended management approach for individuals with both hypercoagulability and atherosclerotic risk factors?
- Lifestyle changes only
- No specific management is required
- Anticoagulant therapy only
- Lifestyle changes and anticoagulant therapy (correct)
Which of the following is true about the progression of atherosclerosis?
Which of the following is true about the progression of atherosclerosis?
What is the role of hypercoagulability in the development of atherosclerosis-related complications?
What is the role of hypercoagulability in the development of atherosclerosis-related complications?
Which of the following is a potential symptom or sign of atherosclerosis?
Which of the following is a potential symptom or sign of atherosclerosis?
What does the term 'atherosclerosis' refer to?
What does the term 'atherosclerosis' refer to?
What is the leading cause of global cardiovascular morbidity and death?
What is the leading cause of global cardiovascular morbidity and death?
According to Ross & Rahimi, what two components make up atherosclerosis?
According to Ross & Rahimi, what two components make up atherosclerosis?
What did doctors in the 1900s consider atherosclerosis to be?
What did doctors in the 1900s consider atherosclerosis to be?
Which term defines the build-up of fat accompanied by many macrophages?
Which term defines the build-up of fat accompanied by many macrophages?
What is the potential new treatment method for atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases mentioned in the text?
What is the potential new treatment method for atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a potential risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Which of the following is NOT a potential risk factor for atherosclerosis?
What is the primary mechanism by which diabetes mellitus increases the risk of atherosclerosis?
What is the primary mechanism by which diabetes mellitus increases the risk of atherosclerosis?
Which of the following statements about high blood pressure and atherosclerosis is correct?
Which of the following statements about high blood pressure and atherosclerosis is correct?
What is the primary mechanism by which dyslipidemia contributes to the development of atherosclerosis?
What is the primary mechanism by which dyslipidemia contributes to the development of atherosclerosis?
According to the passage, which of the following statements about atherosclerosis is correct?
According to the passage, which of the following statements about atherosclerosis is correct?
Which of the following statements about elevated homocysteine levels and atherosclerosis is correct?
Which of the following statements about elevated homocysteine levels and atherosclerosis is correct?
