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What does atheromatous aortic knob means?
This means that your aorta, which is the largest artery in the body, has thickened and contains deposits of cholesterol on its linings. This is a normal process in aging, or if seen earlier, is due to cholesterol plaque deposition, also describe as Fatty deposits on the inner walls of the aorta, which is the largest artery of the body carrying blood away from the heart. This narrows the passageway, and can become mineralized and hardened, as in hardening of arteries, or arteriosclerosis.
What is the difference between succeeding terms called?
The difference between succeeding terms in a sequence is called the common difference in an arithmetic sequence, and the common ratio in a geometric sequence.
What medical condition is caused by plaque?
Plaque builds up in large- and medium-sized arteries as people get older, more in some people than others depending on lifestyle and hereditary factors. This build up is a vascular disease called atherosclerosis
What is the difference between LDL and cholesterol?
LDL (low-density lipoprotein) is a type of cholesterol that carries cholesterol from the liver to cells in the body. Cholesterol, on the other hand, is a waxy substance found in the blood and cells that is important for building cell membranes and producing hormones. LDL is a specific type of cholesterol that can contribute to plaque buildup in arteries, leading to heart disease.
What is the lipid containing deposit in a blood bessel?
The lipid-containing deposit in a blood vessel is known as plaque. Plaque consists of cholesterol, fat, calcium, and other substances that build up in the inner layers of arteries, leading to a condition called atherosclerosis. Over time, plaque can narrow and harden the arteries, restricting blood flow and potentially leading to serious health problems such as heart attack and stroke.
What fatty plaque deposits in the arteries?
High density lipoproteins i believe
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.
Is a tumor located within the joint called an atheroma?
No, an atheromais a fatty plaque on the wall of an artery.
What is an atheroma?
Atheroma is the deposition of hard yellow plaque in the inner most layers of the arteries which maybe due to high level of fatty and fibres deposition in the blood
What is a buildup of fatty deposit within an artery?
The fatty material that deposits along the walls of the blood vessels is called plaque. Plaque makes it harder for blood to pass through the vessels.
Link between aneurysm and atheroma?
ten = 100 ! :)
What is the meaning of the prefix ather?
Fatty plaque - ie. The doctors removed a large atheroma from the side of his heart vessel with a a balloonoplasty type prcedure.
What can be observed on a plaque smear wet mount?
difference in plaque smear and yeast smear
Is an atheroma a fatty deposit within a joint?
No, an atheroma is an abnormal fatty deposit in an artery.
What is the medical term for a deposit of plaque on the arterial wall?
The deposit over time of plaque (lipids and fibrous tissue) in the tunica intrima (inner wall) of arteries is atherosclerosis. An atheroma is an encysted tumor (fatty deposit) in the internal arterial wall or is the fatty degeneration of that wall.
What is the difference between coronal polishing and oral prophylaxis?
A oral prophylaxis is the complete removal of calculus, debris, stain and plaque and is performed by a trained specialist. A coronal polishing removes plaque and stains from coronal surfaces only and does not remove calculus.
How atheroma formation develops?
An atheroma is an accumulation of material that has degenerated in the artery walls. When the material swells, it narrows and restricts blood flow.
