18 Questions
What is the most common initial sign of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease?
Heart attack or sudden cardiac death
How does atherosclerosis contribute to the formation of thrombus?
All of the above
What is the recommended management approach for individuals with both hypercoagulability and atherosclerotic risk factors?
Lifestyle changes and anticoagulant therapy
Which of the following is true about the progression of atherosclerosis?
Atherosclerosis is usually present in most major arteries.
What is the role of hypercoagulability in the development of atherosclerosis-related complications?
Hypercoagulability increases the risk of acute cardiovascular problems by creating a pro-thrombotic environment.
Which of the following is a potential symptom or sign of atherosclerosis?
Symptoms can be traced to the affected artery
What does the term 'atherosclerosis' refer to?
Build-up of fat and thickening of the inner layer of arteries
What is the leading cause of global cardiovascular morbidity and death?
Atherosclerosis
According to Ross & Rahimi, what two components make up atherosclerosis?
Atherosis and sclerosis
What did doctors in the 1900s consider atherosclerosis to be?
A simple plumbing issue caused by lipid deposits
Which term defines the build-up of fat accompanied by many macrophages?
Atherosis
What is the potential new treatment method for atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases mentioned in the text?
Reducing inflammation
Which of the following is NOT a potential risk factor for atherosclerosis?
Regular exercise
What is the primary mechanism by which diabetes mellitus increases the risk of atherosclerosis?
Insulin resistance and hyperglycemia leading to endothelial dysfunction
Which of the following statements about high blood pressure and atherosclerosis is correct?
High blood pressure facilitates the migration of immune cells into the artery intima and speeds up the production of atherosclerotic plaque.
What is the primary mechanism by which dyslipidemia contributes to the development of atherosclerosis?
Deleterious impact on the vascular endothelium
According to the passage, which of the following statements about atherosclerosis is correct?
Atherosclerosis is an inflammatory condition, as suggested by Russell Ross in 1999.
Which of the following statements about elevated homocysteine levels and atherosclerosis is correct?
Elevated homocysteine levels can affect endothelial function and contribute to the development and progression of atherosclerosis.
Test your knowledge on atherosclerosis, heart attacks, strokes, and the role of active cells in arteries. Learn about the inflammatory nature of atherosclerosis and its risk factors like smoking.
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