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Calcification in the vasculature is primarily caused by the accumulation of calcium phosphate crystals in the arterial walls, often due to processes associated with aging, inflammation, and vascular injury. Factors such as elevated levels of cholesterol, Diabetes, and chronic kidney disease can contribute to this condition by promoting inflammation and altering normal calcium metabolism. Additionally, the presence of certain cell types, such as vascular smooth muscle cells, can lead to the transformation of these cells into osteoblast-like cells, further facilitating calcification. Overall, vascular calcification is a complex interplay of metabolic, inflammatory, and mechanical factors.
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What causes calcification in the placenta?
Smoking or overdue pregnancy.
Can radiation therapy cause lung calcification?
Can radiation therapy cause imflamation and calcification on breast mammeogram? No, it will not cause calcification, it causes something called radiation pneumonitis, its where the lung becomes too inflammed to be useful. I can be seen as a density on xrays but not as a calcification
What is fossil calcification?
fossil calcification is when the calcium in a bone intergests and causes the bone to rott away. the calcium in a bone desintergrates leaving only the fossil behind.
Can anemia lead to oedema?
anemia causes increased production of vascular endothelial relaxing factor that causes dilatation of the vasculature producing oedema.
What is testicular calcification?
Testicular calcification is a build up of tiny bits of calcium in the testicles. Nobody knows what causes it and researchers think it affects 2 to 6 percent of men.
What is costochondral calcification?
Costochondral calcification is the abnormal hardening or calcification of the cartilage that connects the ribs to the breastbone (sternum). This condition can cause chest pain, difficulty breathing, and tenderness in the affected area. Treatment may involve pain management and addressing any underlying causes, such as inflammation or injury.
What is calcification of the aorta inferiorly?
calcification of the aorta inferiorly?
What causes scrotal calcification?
Scrotal Calcification is raised bumps on the scrotum. They are caused by Calcium in the body that has attached itself in the sensitive scrotal skin. This is NOT an STD. It is a rare skin disorder that is not contagious. less than 8% of the population has this disorder.
Can punctuate calcification disappear in pancreas?
It is unlikely that the calcification will disappear.
What is calcification of the thoracic?
The phrase "calcification of the thoracic" is incomplete. There a missing word after "thoracic."
What are PND problems with heart or vasculature?
yes
Is asthma an infectious disease caused by a bacteria that causes inflammation and calcification in the lungs?
Asthma is not infectious disease. It does not spread from one person to other person.
