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What does stenosed mean?
Narrowed, compressed, or closed. Plaque accumulation in a coronary artery can cause stenosis and obstruct the artery.
What is the harsh rushing sound made by blood passing through an artery that is narrowed?
This sound is called a bruit, and it is typically heard when there is turbulent blood flow through a narrowed artery due to conditions such as atherosclerosis or stenosis. It can be a sign of underlying cardiovascular issues and may warrant further medical evaluation.
What is an Endarterectomy?
Endarterectomy is an operation to remove or bypass the fatty deposits, or blockage, in an artery narrowed by the buildup of fatty tissue
How are the various types of stroke distinguished?
A stroke can be either ischemic, which is an interruption of blood flow in a narrowed carotid artery, or hemorrhagic, which involves bleeding in the brain.
How can a healthy diet stop artery blockages from happening?
A diet low in fats and cholesterol can reduce the chances that arteries will become narrowed by the buildup of cholesterol.
What is the purpose of an angioplasm?
Angioplasty is a medical procedure used to widen narrowed or blocked blood vessels, typically in the arteries. It helps improve blood flow to the heart muscle in cases of coronary artery disease or to other parts of the body affected by peripheral artery disease.
What is the purpose if the coronary artery?
I think that you are talking about Coronary artery that supplies oxygenated blood to the walls of the heart.If it is blocked by the fat content there would be no supply of oxygenated blood and hence we experience heart strokes.
A metal cage that helps keep an artery open is called a?
stent. Stents are commonly used in medical procedures to support weakened or narrowed arteries and improve blood flow to vital organs.
A man with a long history of increased blood cholesterol levels has to have part of his carotid artery removed because a blockage has developed there?
If the carotid bodies are removed during the process the respiration rate may not increase as effectively in response to low levels of oxygen. Carotid artery disease occurs when the major arteries in your neck become narrowed or blocked.
What are some advantages of having a stint placed inside your heart?
Stents placed inside the heart restores blood flow through narrowed arteries. A stent may also help to strengthen a weak artery and prevent it from bursting.
What is the functions of the facial artery?
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What is the axillary artery?
The axillary artery is a major artery of the upper limb. It continues from the subclavian artery.
