Discuss the causes of plaque build-up in coronary arteries and the implications of high cholesterol for the heart and circulation of blood. (a) How would the hardening of the arteries affect blood pressure? (b) Why? What is atherosclerosis? What are the symptoms, and why do people develop ...
How does obesity cause ischemic heart disease? What is the leading cause of coronary artery disease? How does coronary artery disease affect the cardiovascular system? How does an atheroma cause obstruction to the coronary arteries? What causes coronary artery blockage?
Causes of PAH Differences in Risk of Getting PAH Social and Economic Factors Differences in Access to PAH Care More Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare lung condition. When you have PAH, small arteries in your lungs thicken and narrow, which makes it hard for your blood to flow...
Along with diet, CRESTOR treats bad (LDL) cholesterol and plaque buildup in arteries as part of a treatment plan to get cholesterol to goal.
When your heart doesn’t get the care it needs, serious problems can develop in the lining of the arteries, which then lead to plaque formation. Plaque is what leads to heart attacks and blockage of blood flow in the arteries. Understand the conditions that affect your heart and the habits...
How does glucose damage blood vessels? The sugar, also called glucose, damagesthe inner linings of both big and small arteries. The arteries respond by layering on plaque, a substance that fills in the arteries so that oxygen-rich blood has a hard time getting through to the eyes, kidneys,...
Most peripheral nerves travel near major arteries deep within limbs and close to the bones. Next, we'll learn about neural pathways. Neural Pathways and Action Potentials Neural pathways The simplest type of neural pathway is a monosynaptic (single connection) reflex pathway, like in the knee-...
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Atherosclerotic plaque (the accumulation of cholesterol along the interior of the artery) can narrow arteries and reduce blood flow. In the eyes, a clot or a chunk of the cholesterol-filled plaque can break off, leading to artery blockage. ...
Copper can affect how the body uses certain medications and vitamins, including: Antacid medications, proton pump inhibitors, and H2 blockers Zinc Iron High-dose vitamin C Additionally, penicillamine (a drug used to treat Wilson's disease) reduces copper levels, which is the intended use for ...