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What is the role of foam cells in atheroma development?
Foam cells accumulate during atheroma development and contribute to the progression of atherosclerosis.
What are the four stages of lesion progression in atheroma development?
The four stages of lesion progression are initial lesion, fatty streak, intermediate lesion, and atheroma.
What are some of the contributing factors to the progression of atherosclerosis?
Some contributing factors to the progression of atherosclerosis include hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and obesity, among others.
What are the clinical manifestations of adventitiaconsec codeca type of lesion and how is it managed?
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What are the causes of myocardial infarction and what symptoms are associated with it?
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What diagnostic tools are used to diagnose myocardial infarction and what is the role of troponin T in this process?
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What is the function of the troponin complex and how is it related to myocardial infarction?
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What are the treatment options for myocardial infarction and what are the modifiable risk factors for prevention?
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What are the methods for detecting myocardial infarction and what role does prevention play in managing the condition?
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What are the modifiable factors that can prevent cardiovascular disease?
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What is atherosclerosis and how does it contribute to myocardial infarction?
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What are the recommended lifestyle changes for preventing myocardial infarction?
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What is myocardial infarction?
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What are the characteristics of atheroma plaques in myocardial infarction?
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What is the main cause of myocardial infarction?
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What is the Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction and why is it important?
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What is the role of Electrocardiography (ECG) in diagnosing myocardial infarction?
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When was the third Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction published and where?
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What are the two methods commonly used to detect myocardial infarction and why are they effective?
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What percentage of cardiovascular disease is attributed to modifiable risk factors, and what are some of these risk factors?
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What lifestyle changes can be made to help prevent myocardial infarction?
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What is the role of coronary arteries in the heart?
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What happens if a part of the plaque in a diseased coronary artery ruptures?
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What are the symptoms of a myocardial infarction?
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