Atherosclerosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is atherosclerosis caused by?
A
Build up of plaque along the walls of blood vessels.
2
Q
What is plaque?
A
An accumulation of cholesterol and lipids
3
Q
What does atherosclerosis do?
A
Interrupts blood flow.
4
Q
What else does atherosclerosis do?
A
Reduces O2 and nutrients getting to tissues further away.
5
Q
What can atherosclerosis form?
A
Clots that block blood flow in vessels altogether.
6
Q
What can atherosclerosis lead to?
A
Heart attack or stroke
7
Q
What are particularly susceptible?
A
Coronary arteries
