Atherosclerosis
- Created by: Aasiyah
- Created on: 05-03-15 18:52
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- Atherosclersis
- The lining of arteries contains smooth endothelium which is very easily damaged
- Once damagedcholesterol builds up in the lining of the artery, narrowing the lumen.
- This restricts the flow of blood, preventing glucose and oxygen arriving to the heart and other places.
- This can causes strokes, heart attacks etc...
- This restricts the flow of blood, preventing glucose and oxygen arriving to the heart and other places.
- Once damagedcholesterol builds up in the lining of the artery, narrowing the lumen.
- Arteries can also be damaged by Hypertension
- Hypertension can be genetic but is otherwise the result of having a high salt content in the diet.
- This lowers the water potential of blood, so more water is held in it causing higher pressure
- Hypertension can be genetic but is otherwise the result of having a high salt content in the diet.
- HDLs carry cholesterol from the tissues back to the liver
- This is why HDLs are thought of as 'good' cholesterol
- HDLs or LDLs can be consumed in the diet
- However, eating more unsaturated fats stimulates the production of HDLs.
- HDLs or LDLs can be consumed in the diet
- This is why HDLs are thought of as 'good' cholesterol
- LDLs carry cholesterol from the liver to the tissues
- A high ratio of LDLS:HDLS makes it you more likely to have a heart attack, stroke etc...
- Eating more saturated fats stimulates the production of LDLs
- A high ratio of LDLS:HDLS makes it you more likely to have a heart attack, stroke etc...
- Being obese (BMI over 25) can also mean you are more likely to suffer from diseases like, diabetes, high blood pressure etc..
- Damaged arteries can be removed and replaced with metal or rubber tubing.
- The lining of arteries contains smooth endothelium which is very easily damaged
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