Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Health

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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?

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?

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?

Atherosclerosis is usually present in most major arteries. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential symptom or sign of atherosclerosis?

Symptoms can be traced to the affected artery Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'atherosclerosis' refer to?

Build-up of fat and thickening of the inner layer of arteries Signup and view all the answers

What is the leading cause of global cardiovascular morbidity and death?

Atherosclerosis Signup and view all the answers

According to Ross & Rahimi, what two components make up atherosclerosis?

Atherosis and sclerosis Signup and view all the answers

What did doctors in the 1900s consider atherosclerosis to be?

A simple plumbing issue caused by lipid deposits Signup and view all the answers

Which term defines the build-up of fat accompanied by many macrophages?

Atherosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential new treatment method for atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases mentioned in the text?

Reducing inflammation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential risk factor for atherosclerosis?

Regular exercise Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism by which diabetes mellitus increases the risk of atherosclerosis?

Insulin resistance and hyperglycemia leading to endothelial dysfunction Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism by which dyslipidemia contributes to the development of atherosclerosis?

Deleterious impact on the vascular endothelium Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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