Arteriosclerosis/ Atherosclerosis | Journal |
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Arteriosclerosis
Refers to the loss of elasticity or hardening of the arteries (with calcium deposits) that occurs with the aging process
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Ostium, mid-shaft, distal
What are the 3 segments classified in the left main of coronary artery disease (LMCAD)?
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Atherosclerosis
Condition where the lumen of arteries are filled with fatty deposits
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Myocardial revascularization
It refers to surgical techniques that improve the delivery of oxygenated blood to myocardium for client who have CAD
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Stretch
The arterial vessels fails to do what in arteriosclerosis
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Male
According to the all-cause mortality percentage in patients treated for left main coronary artery disease depending on gender, who is higher risk?
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Myocardium, brain and kidneys
Name 3 organs are at risk for the lack of oxygenated blood delivery
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Diabetes mellitus, smoking, Age, Gender
What 4 risk factors were studied in the journal?
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It's more modifiable
Why is atherosclerosis the focus of attention to decrease vascular disease
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Diabetes
Based on the study what risk factor negatively influenced patient with LMCAD?
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