PHYSIOLOGY
CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY
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Atherosclerosis
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Heart failure
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Angina
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Stroke
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Detailed explanation-1: -Atherosclerosis, sometimes called “hardening of the arteries, ‘’ occurs when fat, cholesterol, and other substances build up in the walls of arteries. These deposits are called plaques.
Detailed explanation-2: -In your brain, this causes a stroke; in your heart, a heart attack. The plaques of atherosclerosis cause the three main kinds of cardiovascular disease: Coronary artery disease: Stable plaques in your heart’s arteries cause angina (chest pain). Sudden plaque rupture and clotting cause heart muscle to die.
Detailed explanation-3: -Atherosclerosis, which develops from fatty plaque buildup, is a common type of arteriosclerosis. Plaque often starts to build up during childhood and gets worse with age. Risk factors include unhealthy cholesterol levels, unhealthy lifestyle habits, and your gene.