12 Questions
Atherosclerosis refers to the combination of ______ and sclerosis.
atheromas
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.
stiffening
Stenosis leads to reduced ______ flow.
blood
Plaque rupture creates a ______ that can block a distal vessel and cause ischaemia.
thrombus
The risk factors for cardiovascular disease can be separated into ______ and non-modifiable risk factors.
modifiable
One of the non-modifiable risk factors is ______ age
older
According to the NICE guidelines, total fat should be less than ______ % of total calories
30
A patient with a QRISK3 score above ______ % should be offered a statin
10
Medical co-morbidities, such as ______, increase the risk of atherosclerosis
diabetes
The NICE guidelines recommend at least ______ a day of fruit and vegetables
5
A patient with ______ kidney disease should be offered atorvastatin 20mg as primary prevention
chronic
Test your knowledge on Atherosclerosis, a condition where the artery walls harden and thicken due to fat deposition and inflammation. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and effects of this chronic disease on medium and large arteries.
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