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Plaque buildup within the arteries is commonly known as Atherosclerosis. This has been linked to many things ranging from high cholesterol all the way to the newly discovered Low-Carb diets.
There are many things that you should consider if you believe that you have Atherosclerosis. Visiting your Doctor should be #1 on your list. At the very end of the day your Physician is the only one qualified to tell you whether or not you even have Atherosclerosis, let alone how to go about treating it.
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Why does renal disease cause hypertension?
Plaque constricts the blood vessel which increases blood pressure. Think of a kink in a water hose and how pressure builds up within the hose. Same with plaque (kinks) in arteries or blood vessels.
What is a lipid containing deposit in a blood vessel?
It is a condition called atheroscelrosis It is a condition called atheroscelrosis
When should atherectomy not be performed?
should not be performed when the plaque is located where blood vessels divide into branches, when plaque is angular or inside an angle of a blood vessel, on patients with weak vessel walls, on ulcerated or calcium-hardened lesions
What is it called when you have a blocked blood vessel?
We'll, when there is clamps IN blood vessels, it is called plaque buildup.
What is peripheral artery disease?
Peripheral artery disease is when plaque obstructs the arteries. Arteries carry oxygen rich blood throughout the body. When plaque builds up it can harden and restrict the blood flow.
Why is a stent used?
A stent is used when blood vessels are clogged (for example, because of a plaque that has grown on the vessel wall. This obstructs the flow of blood, which can have negative consequences for the tissues that are supplied with nutrients by the blood vessel in question. To improve the flow of blood, a stent can be deployed in the blood vessel at the place of obstruction. A stent will basically push the blood vessel open from inside.
When happens when the diameter of the blood vessel decreases?
Blood pressure increases if the diameter of the blood vessel decreases.
What is the medical term meaning procedure performed to increase the lumen size in a blood vessel by pushing plaque buildup against the vessel wall?
Balloon angioplasty.
What is percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty?
A catheter tipped with a balloon is threaded from a blood vessel in the thigh into the blocked artery. The balloon is inflated, compressing the plaque to enlarge the blood vessel and open the blocked artery.
What are plaques made out of?
Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol , calcium, and other substances found in the blood. When plaque builds up in the arteries, the condition is called atherosclerosis. Plaque narrows the arteries and reduces blood flow to your heart muscle. It also makes it more likely that blood clots will form in your arteries. Blood clots can partially or completely block blood flow.
What happens if a blood vessel in the coronary blood supply blocks?
If the blood vessel is blocked , it then leads to a serious problem like a heart attack.
Does the presence of athrosclaratic plaque increase blood pressure?
Yes, plaque is one of the most comman reasons for high blood pressure. It causes narrowing and harding of the blood vessels and makes it more difficult for the blood to travel and the vessel to expand, thus the pressure required to pump the blood is greater.
