Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Health

<p>Atherosclerosis is usually present in most major arteries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hypercoagulability increases the risk of acute cardiovascular problems by creating a pro-thrombotic environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Symptoms can be traced to the affected artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Build-up of fat and thickening of the inner layer of arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Atherosclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Atherosis and sclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A simple plumbing issue caused by lipid deposits</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Atherosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reducing inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Regular exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Insulin resistance and hyperglycemia leading to endothelial dysfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>High blood pressure facilitates the migration of immune cells into the artery intima and speeds up the production of atherosclerotic plaque.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deleterious impact on the vascular endothelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Atherosclerosis is an inflammatory condition, as suggested by Russell Ross in 1999.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Elevated homocysteine levels can affect endothelial function and contribute to the development and progression of atherosclerosis.</p> Signup and view all the answers