10 Questions
What is a common cause of heart attack and stroke?
Plaque buildup in arteries
When do symptoms of hardening of the arteries typically appear?
When blood flow becomes slowed or blocked
What can happen if the arteries to the heart become narrow?
Chest pain and shortness of breath
What can result from the blockage of blood and oxygen to tissues?
Tissue damage or death
What may occur if pieces of plaque move to smaller blood vessels?
They may block the smaller blood vessels
What is a common cause of heart attack and stroke?
Plaque buildup narrowing arteries
When does hardening of the arteries start causing symptoms?
When blood flow becomes slowed or blocked
What can happen if the arteries to the heart become narrow?
Chest pain (stable angina), shortness of breath
What is the result of blockage starving tissues of blood and oxygen?
Damage or tissue death
What may narrowed or blocked arteries cause problems and symptoms in?
Intestines, kidneys
Test your knowledge of atherosclerosis and its pathophysiology with this quiz. Explore the process of arterial hardening, plaque buildup, and its impact on blood flow. Assess your understanding of clot formation and potential blockages in narrowed arteries.
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