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Plaque on the arterial walls is characteristic of?
atherosclerosis.
What age do most people first have well-developed arterial plaque?
30 years old. -Personal Nutrition by Marie A. Boyle and Sara Long pg. 162
By what age do most people first have well developed arterial plaque?
Arterial plaque typically starts to develop in childhood and progresses over time. By age 20, most people already have some degree of arterial plaque buildup, which can increase the risk for heart disease and other cardiovascular issues later in life.
Are there heavy metals in arterial plaque?
Yes, studies have shown that heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, and mercury can accumulate in arterial plaque. These metals can come from sources such as pollution, cigarette smoke, and contaminated food or water. Their presence in arterial plaque may contribute to inflammation and oxidative stress, potentially worsening cardiovascular health.
In what part of the arterial wall does cholesterol plaque develop?
Under the endothelial layer.
What is arterial plaque made of?
Cholesterol, other fatty acids, and calcium.
Can you make a sentence for the word plaque?
I went to the dentist and he removed the plaque from my teeth
How can dental plaque be treated?
Dental plaque can be removed by scaling. This can be done by your dentist
What is the excision within the artery?
Endarterectomy - Excision within the artery (excision of plaque from the arterial wall).
Acidic or non acidic vitamin c for arterial plaque?
Acidic Vitamin C is best (pure L-Ascorbic Acid) Its the form Linus Pauling used and later was used by his successors to treat arteriosclerosis. The pure acid form will bind (chelate) to minerals in the arteries as well as supplement the arterial wall and strengthen it. Non acidic forms of vitamin C are lacking this feature
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.
Who removed plaque?
dentist, dental assistant or hygienist
