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Is Atherosclerosis genetic?
Atherosclerosis is often found in clusters in families. Atherosclerosis is a thickening of the artery walls as a result of an invasion and accumulation of white cells.
Heart attakcs strokes atherosclerosis are problems of what systems?
Heart attacks are cardiovascular, strokes and atherosclerosis are neural.
How does the progression of atherosclerosis leads to heart attack-?
The progression of atherosclerosis leads to heart attack when the artery wall thickens as a result of the accumulation of white blood cells.
What are the symptoms of atherosclerosis?
Chest pain, sudden numbness, and shortness of breath are some of the signs and symptoms of someone with atherosclerosis. You can check out more information about it at your local doctor.
What is the medical term meaning Fatty deposit or plaque within an artery?
These fatty deposits can result in a condition called Arteriosclerosis, also, Atherosclerosis.
What is the most common treatment for atherosclerosis?
The most common treatments focus on dietary and lifestyle changes to reduce cholesterol and other problems that contribute to atherosclerosis.
Which fat leads to atherosclerosis and can contribute to one's risk of a heart attack or stroke?
Cholesterol
Do saturated fats contribute to atherosclerosis?
Yes, consuming a diet high in saturated fats has been linked to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Saturated fats can lead to elevated levels of LDL cholesterol, which can accumulate in the arteries and contribute to the development of atherosclerotic plaques. It is recommended to limit intake of saturated fats to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis.
How does fibrin contribute to coagulation?
when there is an injury an open wound is formed after a series of chemical reactions inituiated by thrombokinase the inactive fibrinogen is cinverted into active fibrin threads that form a gauze over the wound and stops the bleeding
What is another term for fibrin sealants?
Fibrin sealants are also called fibrin glues
The basic event in the formation of a blood clot is the change of what?
fibrinogen to fibrin.
Is fibrin found in the circulatory or respiratory system?
Fibrin is found in the Circulatory System.
What causes the formation of fibrin strands in a sample?
Fibrin strands form when fibrinogen is converted into fibrin by the enzyme thrombin during the blood clotting process. Thrombin acts on fibrinogen to create fibrin monomers, which then polymerize into a network of fibrin strands that help to trap platelets and form a stable blood clot.
When clot forms what does fibrin convert to?
fibrin molecules converting them into an insoluble meshwork - the clot
What is fibrin in horses and how can you treat it?
Fibrin is a specific type of protein that is involved in blood clotting.
A protein that reacts with fibrinogen to form fibrin?
Thrombin cleaves fibrinogen to form fibrin.
What is the medical term meaning destruction of fibrin?
Fibrinous. Fibrin can also be referred to as blood Factor LA.
