Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is a type of arteriosclerosis. Arteriosclerosis is a general term for the thickening and hardening of arteries. Atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, is a pathological situation in which plaque builds up inside the arteries. Plaque is usually made of cholesterol, fatty substances, cellular products, calcium and fibrin (a clotting material in the blood). Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity from cardiovascular disease (CVD) around the world. The magnitude of this problem is so high that atherosclerosis claims more lives than all types of cancer combined and the financial burden are considerable1. It a complex, chronic pathological

Sometimes atherosclerosis occurs in the carotid arteries, especially at the bifurcation or the point where the common carotid divides into the internal and external carotids. Atherosclerosis means that a potentially dangerous plaque has formed on the artery wall. Plaque is a sticky material made of fat and calcium which hardens the arteries and can block the flow of blood. This narrowing is sometimes called a carotid artery stenosis, meaning that the carotid artery has narrowed significantly.

"Tom is 35 and works in advertising. He has had a stressful time over the past 12 months and work pressures have been high. He also separated from his long-term girlfriend about 5 months ago. Tom has withdrawn from many of his usual activities and, when he does meet up with friends, he is quieter than normal and he doesn’t seem to express enthusiasm for anything. Colleagues have noticed that he isn’t as eager to pitch to potential clients and is content to take a back seat in meetings, whereas he was often at the centre of things before. On occasions he has been quite short-tempered with people, although he is usually mild-mannered. Tom is struggling to fall asleep at night and has complained that he is waking up fairly early in the morning too, without being able to return to sleep." There have been two previous episodes when Tom experienced similar difficulties: he had some time off work a couple of years ago and in his mid-twenties Tom struggled after his father died.

One of the patient’s secondary diagnoses is atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris. He had a heart valve replacement in 2011. Atherosclerosis is a disease in which plaque made of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances builds up inside the arteries. This is an issue because the plaque hardens over time and narrows the arteries, which then limits the flow of oxygenated blood to vital tissues. This condition can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and death. Coronary artery atherosclerosis is the single largest killer of both men and women in the United States (Boudi, 2016). The patient’s atherosclerosis is located in the coronary artery. This artery is one of two main blood vessels that branch off

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD), which include CHD, cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral vascular disease (PVD), is the leading cause of mortality in populations, particularly in the diabetic one. DM and PAD are both CAD equivalents ("coronary equivalents"). PAD is more common among those aged 50 years and older, with approximately 1 in 20 Americans in this age group affected [1].

Coronary artery disease remains number one killer of the western civilization despite 40 years of aggressive drug and surgical interventions (Esselstyn). Usually, pharmaceutical drugs, such as statin, are given to try to slow the progression, but may provide uncomfortable side effects. In fact, the majority of patients discontinue statins within 1 year of treatment initiation (Maningat). Furthermore, surgery is performed to circumvent clogged arteries and literally bypass the symptoms. In the last year, 500,000 coronary bypass procedures were performed (Swaminathan et al). However, these surgeries can have significant risks, including the potential to cause further heart damage, stroke, and brain dysfunction. Thus, it is evident that these way of treatments may not be enough on its own, and that getting to the

There is no cure for peripheral arterial disease however with lifestyle changes and medication symptoms can be reduced. Lifestyle changes such as; Exercising more regular is important because it conditions the muscles to use the oxygen it is receiving more efficiently. Eating a healthier diet will help control blood pressure and cholesterol levels which contribute to atherosclerosis. Smoking is a big factor in developing and worsening peripheral arterial disease, by quitting smoking the risk of complications will be reduced. Avoiding certain cold medication is also important as these may restrict blood vessels and aggregate the symptoms. Taking care of feet are very important this can be done by washing, drying and moisturising daily, wearing

I agree that Bryan bringing coherence to everything that is going on allows him to adequately prove that his clients are innocent. Also, his coherence allows him to clearly explain the whole process of him trying to free his clients so that they can be as cooperative as possible. If he is able to clearly explain what he needs from his clients and their side of the story his chances of getting them off of death row is dramatically increased. Furthermore, Bryan must make coherence out of his client's stories so that he can make sense of what is going on and what happened so that he can do all that he can to get his clients off of death row. In short, Bryan must have coherence with everything he does in order to successfully do his job.

Arteries carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body. A thin layer of cells allows blood to flow easily and it’s called the endothelium. Atherosclerosis begins when the endothelium becomes damaged allowing bad cholesterol to build up in the artery wall. The body sends white blood cells to clean up the bad cholesterol but sometimes the cells get stuck at the affected site. Over time plaque can accumulate, made up of cholesterol, macrophages, calcium, and other substances from the blood. Can be fatal if not treated.

Obstruction is the action of obstructing or the state of being obstructed. An obstruction disease is a disease that impedes or prevents passage or progress of blood through the veins or arteries inthe body. Coronary artery disease, also known as atherosclerotic heart disease, is damage or disease to heart's major blood vessels, the arteries. Coronary artery disease is usually caused by a buildup of plaque. This buildup of plaque causes the arteries to become narrow and harder, which limits blood flow to the heart. People that get coronary artery disease can be asymptomatic and not experience any symptoms. But people may experience chest pain, indigestion or nausea, light headness, or sweating, fast heart rate or shortness of breath. CAD has

Ischemic Heart Disease or Coronary Heart Disease is a condition in which there is an imbalance in the oxygen demand and supply to the myocardial. An underlining cause of this is atherosclerosis, a process in which there has been a gradual build -up of fatty metabolic waste deposits (plaque) on the inside walls of the coronary arteries the vessels that supply oxygenated blood to the heart muscle. The coronary arteries eventually become mostly or completely blocked causing angina and can ultimately lead to a myocardial infarction due to the heart muscle not receiving adequate blood supply to function properly.

     Atherosclerosis is one of a group of health problems that define coronary artery disease, oftentimes referred to as heart disease. Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of heart disease in the United States. The following is the definition provided by the American Heart Association:

Atherosclerosis initiates when endothelium becomes damaged, allowing the low-density lipoproteins cholesterol to accumulate in artery wall.

Atherosclerosis is a chronic disease that can beginning in childhood or adolescence. Atherosclerosis is defined as a buildup of fatty material, such as cholesterol, in the walls of blood vessels. There are three progressive states of excess fatty material in the blood vessel walls: fatty streak, intermediate lesion, and a fibrous lesion. A fatty streak is a line of yellow fatty material in the blood vessel wall, and as the streak becomes larger it is then called an intermediate lesion then a fibrous lesion. A fibrous lesion can be occlusive of non-occlusive. The occlusive lesion forms under the endothelium of the blood vessel and grows towards the lumen of the blood vessel cause the lumen to become smaller. A non-occlusive lesion forms under

Jennifer Dunn PHIL 100: Individual and Community Final Paper Plato’s Republic is a dialogue … Some people believe that its main purpose is to allow Socrates to propose plans for his ideal state, a utopia of sorts. But actually, Plato uses Socrates’ proposal of this ideal society as a framework for promoting his own philosophical ideas. These ideas range from the concept of the soul to the importance of education, but one crucial, overarching theme is the definition of justice and why it is important. The beginning of the book is structured as a traditional Socratic dialogue but then moves into a series of lectures, though Socrates does pause occasionally to respond to questions and comments. In this paper, I will analyze the definitions of justice that Socrates and others put forth as well as the