PPT-Atherosclerosis Hardening of the arteries

Pathophysiology Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease Atherosclerosis begins with fatty streak which is an accumulation of lipid laden foam cells in the intimal layer of the artery . This limits the 64258ow of blood to the heart and brain Sometimes this plaque can break open When this happens a blood clot forms and blocks the artery This can cause heart attacks and strokes HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE also called hypertension means the p Dr. Gehan Mohamed Dr. Abdelaty . S. hawky. Learning objectives.  . Definition . of arteriosclerosis and mention the three patterns of it?. Mention definition, risk factors, gross morphology, and common sites of atherosclerosis?. By Krystian, Gabby, Yasmin, John. What is Atherosclerosis?. Atherosclerosis is a disease of the arteries characterized by the disposition of the plaques of fatty materials on their inner walls. . Arteriosclerosis is a general term for the thickening and hardening of arteries. Some hardening of arteries normally occurs when people grow older.. Intima thickening of penetrating arteries occurred in 17%. Microatheromas were exceedingly rare (< 2 %). Specimens from the BARS. BAR and Neurological diseases. SMALL VESSEL DISEASE. Specimens from the BARS. What is Atherosclerosis. Plaque builds up on artery walls causing the body to be deprived of oxygen.. Plague is made up of many substances from the blood.. Atherosclerosis is one of the main causes for many heart problems which is why it is sometime referred to as heart disease. . Atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is . a disease in which . plaque builds . up inside your arteries. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to your heart and other parts of your . body. Plaque . Overview. Buildup of plaque in arteries. Causes hardening of the arteries. Restricts blood flow. Atherosclerosis in the heart is called . Coronary Artery Disease. Sudden plaque rupture or clotting can cause the heart muscle to die.. Why is Atherosclerosis known as a heart disease?. Atherosclerosis is when there is a buildup of plaque on artery walls. This creates a smaller passageway for blood to go through, increasing blood pressure. Overview. Buildup of plaque in arteries. Causes hardening of the arteries. Restricts blood flow. Atherosclerosis in the heart is called . Coronary Artery Disease. Sudden plaque rupture or clotting can cause the heart muscle to die.. Aneurysms and Dissection. By: . Shefaa. ’ . Alqa’qa. ’, MD. Arteriosclerosis. Arteriosclerosis. literally means “hardening of the arteries”; it is a generic term for arterial wall thickening and loss of elasticity. There are three general patterns, with different clinical and pathologic consequences:. Overview: Why is it Called “Heart Disease”. Atherosclerosis is a type of arteriosclerosis (the hardening of the arteries.) . A thrombus (blood clot) can form because of the buildup of plaque.. Diseases that can develop from atherosclerosis : angina (chest pain), carotid artery disease, coronary artery disease, and kidney disease.. Ali Al Khader, M.D.. Faculty of Medicine. Al-Balqa’ Applied University. Email: ali.alkhader@bau.edu.jo. Arteriosclerosis. = hardening of arteries. = . arterial wall thickening . + loss . of . elasticity. BY– . DR . AAMENA ZAIDI. Assistant Professor. School of Health Sciences. . Atherosclerosis. . CONTENT . . Introduction. . Causes . . Symptom . . Diagnose. . Complications. . Treat. Atherosclerosis. Shaesta. . Naseem. Vessel wall structure. Arteriosclerosis. It literally means "hardening of the arteries with loss of elasticity. ”. . . Three patterns:. Atherosclerosis. :. The .