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Astherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is a condition where plaque builds up inside arteries, restricting blood flow. It has both modifiable risk factors like high cholesterol, smoking, and hypertension as well as non-modifiable factors like age, sex, and genetics. The buildup is initiated by damage to artery walls from risk factors, causing cholesterol and other substances to deposit and form plaque over time. Diagnosis involves physical exams, blood tests, imaging tests and electrocardiograms to detect plaque buildup and blockages. Treatment focuses on lifestyle changes like diet, exercise and smoking cessation as well as medical interventions like medications, angioplasty, and surgery to improve blood flow.

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Astherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is a condition where plaque builds up inside arteries, restricting blood flow. It has both modifiable risk factors like high cholesterol, smoking, and hypertension as well as non-modifiable factors like age, sex, and genetics. The buildup is initiated by damage to artery walls from risk factors, causing cholesterol and other substances to deposit and form plaque over time. Diagnosis involves physical exams, blood tests, imaging tests and electrocardiograms to detect plaque buildup and blockages. Treatment focuses on lifestyle changes like diet, exercise and smoking cessation as well as medical interventions like medications, angioplasty, and surgery to improve blood flow.

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Atherosclerosis

By Shobana 1
What is Atherosclerosis?
A build up of cholesterol plaque in the
walls of arteries, causing obstruction
of blood flow. Plaques may rupture,
causing acute occlusion of the artery
by clot.
Risk factors
Modifiable risk factor
It is mainly classified into two
types:
Non-modifiable risk factor
 Hyperlipidaemia
Modifiable risk factors
 Hypertension

 Cigarette smoking

 Diabetes mellitus
 Genetic abnormalities

 Increasing age

Non-Modifiable risk factors


 Family history

 Male gender
f

Causes High blood


pressure High cholesterol
Atherosclerosis starts with damage or
injury to the inner layer of an artery.
The damage may be caused by:

Irritant (nicotine) Diseases (diabetes)


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Diagnosis

1. Physical examination

2. Blood tests

3. Imaging tests

4. Electrocardiogram (ECG)

5. Cardiac catheterization. 8
1.Physical Examination

A doctor may conduct a physical exam and


listen to your heart for abnormal sounds such as
a heart murmur or bruit which may indicate the
presence of atherosclerosis.

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2.Blood test

A blood test can measure the levels of


cholesterol triglycerides and other fats in your
blood. High levels of these substances can
indicate atherosclerosis as they contribute to
plaque buildup in your arteries.

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3.Imaging tests

Imaging tests such as ultrasound CT scan MRI


or angiography can help detect the presence of
plaque in your arteries and the degree of
blockage.

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4.Electrocardiogram tests

This test measures the electrical activity of your


heart to detect any abnormal rhythms or damage
caused by atherosclerosis.

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5. Cardiac catheterization

A small catheter is inserted into your arteries to


take X-ray images of your heart and arteries to
determine the severity of atherosclerosis.

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Treatment Lifestyle changes

The treatment for


atherosclerosis includes
lifestyle changes and medical Medical intervention
interventions
1. Dietary changes

2. Exercise
Lifestyle changes
3. Quit Smoking

4. Manage other health conditions


1. Medications

2. Angioplasty and stenting


Medical intervention
3. Coronary artery bypass surgery
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