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What is Narrowing of the largest artery in the body?
Narrowing of the largest artery in the body is called AS (aortic stenosis).
What is the treatment for severe narrowing of the sub clavicle artery?
Stent is the treatment for severe narrowing of the sub clavicle artery.
What is nephrostenosis?
Ureterostenosis is an abnormal narrowing of the ureter.
Which condition is the abnormal narrowing of an artery?
arteriostenosis
What indicates a need for surgery in cases of coronary artery disease?
A finding of significant narrowing of the left main coronary artery and/or blockage or severe narrowing in the high, left anterior descending coronary artery.
Pulse is caused by expanding and narrowing of artery walls?
Yes!!
What is fibromuscular dysplasia?
In fibromuscular dysplasia, cells from the artery wall overgrow and cause a narrowing of the artery channel.
What is the condition where fat-containing substances are deposited on the coronary artery lumens causing a narrowing?
Coronary artery disease
What is the congenital narrowing of the large artery leading from the heart is called?
coarctation of the aorta
Definition of carotid artery stenosis?
The cause of carotid stenosis is the buildup of plaque on the inner wall of the carotid artery. The reduced blood flow to the brain and the blockage of other arteries following the release of emboli can cause a stroke.
What is the most prominent sign of coronary artery disease?
narrowing or blockage (stenosis) in the coronary arteries, with narrowing greater than 50% considered significant
What is the medical term meaning tissue death of an artery or arteries?
Coronary artery disease caused by atherosclerosis
