Besides atherosclerosis, what other pathological process contributes to ischaemic heart disease?
Understand the Problem
The question asks to identify the pathological process, other than atherosclerosis, that contributes to ischaemic heart disease. Ischaemic heart disease refers to conditions caused by reduced blood supply to the heart, typically due to narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries.
Answer
Coronary microvascular dysfunction, inflammation, and vasospasm can also contribute to ischaemic heart disease.
Besides atherosclerosis, coronary microvascular dysfunction, inflammation, and vasospasm contribute to ischaemic heart disease.
Answer for screen readers
Besides atherosclerosis, coronary microvascular dysfunction, inflammation, and vasospasm contribute to ischaemic heart disease.
More Information
Ischemic heart disease is multifaceted. It involves atherosclerosis, coronary microvascular dysfunction, inflammation, and vasospasm.
Tips
It is important to differentiate between the different factors contributing to heart disease.
Sources
- Coronary Microvascular Disease | American Heart Association - heart.org
- Coronary artery disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic - mayoclinic.org
- Ischemic Heart Disease - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics - sciencedirect.com
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