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Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fats or other substances such as cholesterol crystals and then macrophages in your artery walls can lead to ______ arteries narrows
Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fats or other substances such as cholesterol crystals and then macrophages in your artery walls can lead to ______ arteries narrows
plaque
Atherosclerosis is a pattern of the disease arteriosclerosis in which the wall of the artery develops abnormalities, called ______. These lesions may lead to narrowing due to buildup of the atheromatous ______
Atherosclerosis is a pattern of the disease arteriosclerosis in which the wall of the artery develops abnormalities, called ______. These lesions may lead to narrowing due to buildup of the atheromatous ______
Endothelium produces NO, causing relaxation of vessels. This process is known as endothelium-mediated ______
Endothelium produces NO, causing relaxation of vessels. This process is known as endothelium-mediated ______
vasodilation
In vivo assessment of endothelial dysfunction involves the application of ACh, which makes smooth muscle cells ______.
In vivo assessment of endothelial dysfunction involves the application of ACh, which makes smooth muscle cells ______.
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The recruitment of leukocytes to the vessel wall increases the ______ process.
The recruitment of leukocytes to the vessel wall increases the ______ process.
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In hyperlipidemia, monocytes change from a homeostatic phenotype to a ______ phenotype, becoming potent activators of leukocytes.
In hyperlipidemia, monocytes change from a homeostatic phenotype to a ______ phenotype, becoming potent activators of leukocytes.
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Therapy goal: Intervene in the early inflammatory processes when ______ cytokines are produced by macrophages.
Therapy goal: Intervene in the early inflammatory processes when ______ cytokines are produced by macrophages.
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Arterial macrophages express ______ phenotype, which includes the expression of IL-1b, TNFa, and CXCL2.
Arterial macrophages express ______ phenotype, which includes the expression of IL-1b, TNFa, and CXCL2.
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Clonal hematopoiesis is a new independent risk factor of atherosclerosis, associated with increased ______ formation.
Clonal hematopoiesis is a new independent risk factor of atherosclerosis, associated with increased ______ formation.
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JAK2 mutation is associated with increased ______ formation.
JAK2 mutation is associated with increased ______ formation.
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TET2 mutation leads to epigenetic alteration of chemokines, such as IL-6, Cxcl1, 2, 3, and ______.
TET2 mutation leads to epigenetic alteration of chemokines, such as IL-6, Cxcl1, 2, 3, and ______.
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Canakinumab has been shown to reduce cardiovascular events by 64% in patients with TET2 CH and by 15% in overall patients with CVD and increased ______.
Canakinumab has been shown to reduce cardiovascular events by 64% in patients with TET2 CH and by 15% in overall patients with CVD and increased ______.
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Atherosclerosis is a leading cause of ______
Atherosclerosis is a leading cause of ______
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Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fats or other substances such as cholesterol crystals and then macrophages in your artery walls can lead to plaque ______ arteries narrows
Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fats or other substances such as cholesterol crystals and then macrophages in your artery walls can lead to plaque ______ arteries narrows
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Atherosclerosis is a pattern of the disease arteriosclerosis in which the wall of the artery develops abnormalities, called ______
Atherosclerosis is a pattern of the disease arteriosclerosis in which the wall of the artery develops abnormalities, called ______
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These lesions may lead to narrowing due to buildup of the atheromatous ______
These lesions may lead to narrowing due to buildup of the atheromatous ______
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Risk factors for endothelial dysfunction include Hypertension, Physical inactivity, Aging, Smoking, and ______
Risk factors for endothelial dysfunction include Hypertension, Physical inactivity, Aging, Smoking, and ______
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The endothelium is for ______
The endothelium is for ______
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