Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Health Quiz

High blood pressure increases stress on arterial walls, promoting atherosclerosis.

Angiography is a common imaging technique for visualizing blood vessels and detecting atherosclerotic lesions.

The liver synthesizes cholesterol, serving as the primary source of cholesterol in the human body.

Consuming trans fats is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases.

Age is a non-modifiable risk factor for atherosclerosis, with risk increasing as individuals age.

Atherosclerosis is characterized by the buildup of plaque, mainly composed of cholesterol, in arterial walls.

LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) is considered 'bad cholesterol' due to its role in depositing cholesterol in arteries.

Atherosclerosis can lead to the formation of blood clots, causing heart attacks, a common fatal consequence.

Atrial fibrillation is not a direct complication of atherosclerosis; it's a separate heart rhythm disorder.

Maintaining LDL cholesterol levels below 100 mg/dL is recommended for high-risk individuals to prevent atherosclerotic events.

Beta-blockers are commonly prescribed for secondary prevention of cardiovascular events in individuals with atherosclerosis.

Maintaining a healthy weight reduces the risk of atherosclerosis by managing key cardiovascular risk factors.

Endothelial dysfunction enables lipids to accumulate in arterial walls, contributing to atherosclerosis.

Statins lower LDL cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of atherosclerosis-related cardiovascular events.

Thrombosis is the process where ruptured plaques lead to blood clot formation and sudden vessel blockage in atherosclerosis.

Smooth muscle cells play a role in stabilizing atherosclerotic plaques by secreting collagen.

Macrophages phagocytose lipids in arterial walls, transforming into foam cells and contributing to atherosclerosis.