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- Flashcards › Chapt. 10 - Cardiovascular System Diseases & Illnesses. More from Angela Saunders Chapt. 1 - The Microbia Chapt. The condition where fat-containing substances are deposited on the coronary artery lumens causing a narrowing is coronary artery disease.
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What is atherosclerosis? Narrowing of the carotid arteries is most commonly related to atherosclerosis (a build-up of plaque, which is a deposit of fatty substances, cholesterol, cellular waste products, calcium, and fibrin in the inner lining of an artery).therosclerosis is a medical condition in which a fatty substance called plaque builds up on the inside walls of blood vessels, which can slow or eventually block the flow of blood. When this occurs in the coronary arteries, it is termed coronary artery disease, or CAD.
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- Learn about hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis), a disorder in which blood vessels become narrowed from fat (cholesterol), possibly leading to heart attack and stroke. Topics A-Z Slideshows Images Quizzes Medications Medical Dictionary
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Carotid Artery Disease The carotid arteries are the main blood vessels that carry blood and oxygen to the brain. When these arteries become narrowed, it’s called carotid artery disease. It may also be called carotid artery stenosis. The narrowing is caused by atherosclerosis. This is the buildup of fatty substances, calcium, and other waste products inside the artery lining. Carotid artery disease is similar to coronary artery disease, in which buildup occurs in the arteries of the heart. It can cause a heart attack.
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Causes of Atherosclerosis Disease and Blocked Arteries Atherosclerosis is a disease of the arteries in which fatty deposits called plaques or atheroma collect on the insides of the artery walls, leading to narrowing and obstruction of blood flow. This condition can affect all the arteries in the body.The coronary arteries (that is, arteries that supply the heart) can become blocked in various ways: by plaques forming around the walls, plaque can rupture and release fatty deposits that can block the arteries, or a blood clot can attach to the plaque.therosclerosis is a disease of the arteries in which fatty deposits called plaques or atheroma collect on the insides of the artery walls, leading to narrowing and obstruction of blood flow. This condition can affect all the arteries in the body.
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Overview Angina is caused by reduced blood flow to your heart muscle. Your blood carries oxygen, which your heart muscle needs to survive. When your heart muscle isn't getting enough oxygen, it causes a condition called ischemia. The most common cause of reduced blood flow to your heart muscle is coronary artery disease (CAD). Your heart (coronary) arteries can become narrowed by deposits called plaques. This is called atherosclerosis. This reduced blood flow is a supply problem — your heart is not getting enough oxygen-rich blood. You may wonder why you don't always have angina if your heart arteries are narrowed due to fatty buildup.
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Renal artery stenosis Renal artery stenosis is the narrowing of one or both of the renal arteries, most often caused by atherosclerosis or fibromuscular dysplasia.This narrowing of the renal artery can impede blood flow to the target kidney, resulting in renovascular hypertension – a secondary type of high blood pressure.Possible complications of renal artery stenosis are chronic kidney disease and coronary artery disease.his narrowing of the renal artery can impede blood flow to the target kidney, resulting in renovascular hypertension – a secondary type of high blood pressure. Possible complications of renal artery stenosis are chronic kidney disease and coronary artery disease.
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What is Coronary Calcification? Coronary calcification is a process in which the interior lining of the coronary arteries develops a layer of hard substance known as plaque.lood platelets begin to build up in the artery in an attempt to repair damage, and material such as cellular waste, cholesterol, minerals, and calcium bind to the platelets. Over time, the calcium causes the rest of the material to harden into a plaque that continues to accumulate and restrict blood flow.
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Carotid Artery Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Tests, and Treatment In this article. Carotid artery disease is also called carotid artery stenosis. The term refers to the narrowing of the carotid arteries. This narrowing is usually caused by the buildup of fatty substances and cholesterol deposits, called plaque. Carotid artery occlusion refers to complete blockage of the artery.
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Renovascular hypertension Renal artery stenosis is a narrowing or blockage of the arteries that supply blood to the kidneys. The most common cause of renal artery stenosis is a blockage in the arteries due to high cholesterol. This problem occurs when a sticky, fatty substance called plaque builds up on the inner lining of the arteries.
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What is Coronary Calcification? Excessive amounts of cholesterol, fat, and waste material become calcified in arteries that have been weakened or damaged due to smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, or a generally unhealthy diet.
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Renal Artery Stenosis More than 90% of the time, renal artery stenosis is caused by atherosclerosis, a process in which plaque made up of fats, cholesterol, and other materials builds up on the walls of the blood vessels, including those leading to the kidneys.
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Carotid Artery Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Tests, and Treatment Carotid artery disease is also called carotid artery stenosis. The term refers to the narrowing of the carotid arteries. This narrowing is usually caused by the buildup of fatty substances and cholesterol deposits, called plaque.Carotid artery occlusion refers to complete blockage of the artery.When the carotid arteries are obstructed, you are at an increased risk for a stroke, the third leading cause of death in the U.S.his narrowing is usually caused by the buildup of fatty substances and cholesterol deposits, called plaque. Carotid artery occlusion refers to complete blockage of the artery. When the carotid arteries are obstructed, you are at an increased risk for a stroke, the third leading cause of death in the U.S.
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Coronary angioplasty and stents But in some people, the coronary arteries can become narrowed or blocked because fatty deposits, called atheroma, have built up within the artery walls. Coronary angioplasty helps improve the blood supply to your heart muscle by widening narrowed coronary arteries and allowing blood to flow through again.
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- The fat deposits that stick to your artery walls harden, meaning plaque grows inside your arteries.When your arteries are sufficiently blocked by this plaque, you reduce the blood and oxygen supply to your major organs.Hardened arteries is a big problem in the US.
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Fat Deposits in the Arteries Fatty deposits in your arteries can raise your risk of heart disease. Your arteries are vessels that carry blood from your heart to all parts of your body. Healthy arteries have muscular walls that are also quite elastic, qualities that are important in helping them function properly and moving your blood effectively. A buildup of fat in your arteries can cause potentially serious health problems, a situation you can prevent or reverse by managing your diet and lifestyle.
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- Coronary artery disease (CAD), also called heart disease, is a condition in which fatty deposits called plaque build-up in the heart’s arteries. These deposits cause arteries to become narrow and blocked, which restricts blood and oxygen flow to the heart muscle.
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Carotid Artery Disease The carotid arteries are the main blood vessels that carry blood and oxygen to the brain. When these arteries become narrowed, it’s called carotid artery disease. It may also be called carotid artery stenosis. The narrowing is caused by atherosclerosis. This is the buildup of fatty substances, calcium, and other waste products inside the artery lining. Carotid artery disease is similar to coronary artery disease, in which buildup occurs in the arteries of the heart.
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Heredity Plays a Role in Heart Artery Blockages Besides the tendency for plaque to form at dangerous sites, the study also found an inherited tendency for ectasia, abnormal widening of arteries associated with heart disease, and a tendency for plaque to become calcified, which increases the risk of artery blockage.
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- In this article. Carotid artery disease is also called carotid artery stenosis. The term refers to the narrowing of the carotid arteries. This narrowing is usually caused by the buildup of fatty substances and cholesterol deposits, called plaque. Carotid artery occlusion refers to complete blockage of the artery.n this article. Carotid artery disease is also called carotid artery stenosis. The term refers to the narrowing of the carotid arteries. This narrowing is usually caused by the buildup of fatty substances and cholesterol deposits, called plaque. Carotid artery occlusion refers to complete blockage of the artery.
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Coronary Artery Disease: Prevention, Treatment and Research This often preventable disease causes the dangerous thickening and narrowing of the coronary arteries—the vessels that bring blood to the heart—which disrupts the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the heart, causing serious problems. Without enough blood, coronary artery disease can lead to angina (chest pain). Over time, the heart has to work harder, possibly causing heart failure (when the heart cannot pump efficiently) or arrhythmia (when the heart beats irregularly or too quickly).
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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a disease in which a waxy substance called plaque (plak) builds up inside the coronary arteries. These arteries supply oxygen-rich blood to your heart muscle.When plaque builds up in the arteries, the condition is called atherosclerosis (ATH-er-o-skler-O-sis).f the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your heart muscle is reduced or blocked, angina (an-JI-nuh or AN-juh-nuh) or a heart attack can occur. Angina is chest pain or discomfort. It may feel like pressure or squeezing in your chest. The pain also can occur in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back.
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Coronary Artery Disease - Cause Coronary artery disease is caused by hardening of the arteries, or atherosclerosis. This means that fatty deposits called plaque build up inside the arteries. Arteries are the blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood throughout your body.Atherosclerosis can affect any arteries in the body.When it occurs in the arteries that supply blood to the heart (the coronary arteries), it is called coronary artery disease.hen plaque builds up in the coronary arteries, the heart may not get the blood that it needs to work well. This is called ischemia (say is-KEE-mee-uh). Ischemia can cause symptoms such as chest pain or pressure. Over time, ischemia can weaken or damage the heart.
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Coronary Artery Disease - Coronary Heart Disease With coronary artery disease, plaque first grows within the walls of the coronary arteries until the blood flow to the heart’s muscle is limited. View an illustration of coronary arteries. This is also called ischemia. It may be chronic, narrowing of the coronary artery over time and limiting of the blood supply to part of the muscle.
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- Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a disease in which a waxy substance called plaque (plak) builds up inside the coronary arteries. These arteries supply oxygen-rich blood to your heart muscle. When plaque builds up in the arteries, the condition is called atherosclerosis (ATH-er-o-skler-O-sis).f the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your heart muscle is reduced or blocked, angina (an-JI-nuh or AN-juh-nuh) or a heart attack can occur. Angina is chest pain or discomfort. It may feel like pressure or squeezing in your chest.
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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Coronary artery disease is caused by plaque buildup in the wall of the arteries that supply blood to the heart (called coronary arteries). Plaque is made up of cholesterol deposits. Plaque buildup causes the inside of the arteries to narrow over time.This process is called atherosclerosis.Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease in the United States.laque is made up of cholesterol deposits. Plaque buildup causes the inside of the arteries to narrow over time. This process is called atherosclerosis. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease in the United States.