5 Questions
What term specifically refers to the degenerative process where arterial walls become thick and stiff?
Arteriosclerosis
Which condition is characterized by the accumulation of lipids, carbohydrates, blood products, fibrous tissue, and calcium in the intimal lining of large and medium-sized arteries?
Atherosclerosis
What term specifically refers to any detached traveling intravascular mass?
Embolus
Which condition is characterized by tissue death due to decreased blood flow?
Infarct
What type of arterial disease specifically refers to the hardening of the arteries, leading to increased blood pressure and restricted blood flow to organs and tissues?
Arteriosclerosis
Test your knowledge of vascular pathology and sonographic correlation with this quiz. Explore terminology related to arterial disease, including arteriosclerosis, aneurysm, thrombosis, dissection, stenosis, and occlusion. Gain an understanding of integrating pathogenesis with sonographic findings and describing clinical and sonographic manifestations of vascular disease.
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