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Atherosclerosis refers to the combination of ______ and sclerosis.
Atherosclerosis refers to the combination of ______ and sclerosis.
atheromas
Atherosclerosis is caused by chronic ______ and activation of the immune system in the artery wall.
Atherosclerosis is caused by chronic ______ and activation of the immune system in the artery wall.
inflammation
The development of fibrous atheromatous plaques leads to ______ of the artery walls.
The development of fibrous atheromatous plaques leads to ______ of the artery walls.
stiffening
Stenosis leads to reduced ______ flow.
Stenosis leads to reduced ______ flow.
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Plaque rupture creates a ______ that can block a distal vessel and cause ischaemia.
Plaque rupture creates a ______ that can block a distal vessel and cause ischaemia.
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The risk factors for cardiovascular disease can be separated into ______ and non-modifiable risk factors.
The risk factors for cardiovascular disease can be separated into ______ and non-modifiable risk factors.
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One of the non-modifiable risk factors is ______ age
One of the non-modifiable risk factors is ______ age
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According to the NICE guidelines, total fat should be less than ______ % of total calories
According to the NICE guidelines, total fat should be less than ______ % of total calories
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A patient with a QRISK3 score above ______ % should be offered a statin
A patient with a QRISK3 score above ______ % should be offered a statin
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Medical co-morbidities, such as ______, increase the risk of atherosclerosis
Medical co-morbidities, such as ______, increase the risk of atherosclerosis
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The NICE guidelines recommend at least ______ a day of fruit and vegetables
The NICE guidelines recommend at least ______ a day of fruit and vegetables
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A patient with ______ kidney disease should be offered atorvastatin 20mg as primary prevention
A patient with ______ kidney disease should be offered atorvastatin 20mg as primary prevention
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