6 Questions
What is a common cause of atherosclerotic stenosis?
Prolonged smoking
What occurs in the early stages of atherosclerotic stenosis?
Remodeling of the media
What happens when there is a critical stenosis?
Chronic occlusion limits flow so severely that tissue demand exceeds supply
What is the result of rupture/fissuring in the artery wall?
Thrombus formation and micro-emboli
What are some common clinical consequences of atherosclerotic disease?
Myocardial infarction (heart attack), peripheral vascular disease (gangrene of extremities)
What factors determine the outcomes of atheroembolism?
The size of the affected vessel, the size and stability of the plaques
Test your knowledge on atherosclerotic stenosis in the vessels of the Circle of Willis. Learn about the different stages of atherosclerosis, from early remodeling to critical stenosis and acute plaque changes.
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