Understanding Atherosclerosis Development

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Atherosclerosis Revision Sheet

1. 📌 Essentials

  • Definition: Progressive buildup of LDL cholesterol-rich fatty deposits in arterial walls forming atheromatous plaques.
  • Affected arteries: Primarily coronary, carotid, peripheral arteries.
  • ** process:** Endothelial dysfunction → fatty streak → fibrous plaque → complicated lesion.
  • Major risk factors: Hypercholesterolemia (>160 mg/dl LDL), hypertension, smoking, diabetes.
  • Plaque stability: Collagen-rich → stable; Lipid-rich → vulnerable/unstable.
  • Critical stenosis: Occlusion >70-75% causes ischemia symptoms.
  • Complications: Plaque rupture → thrombosis → vessel occlusion → infarction.
  • Clinical manifestations: Asymptomatic initially; symptoms arise from chronic ischemia or acute thrombosis.
  • Progression timeline: Begins early in life, becomes symptomatic around ages 35-40.
  • Major outcomes: Chronic ischemia, acute MI, stroke, gangrene.

2. 🧩 Key Structures & Components

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1. Which process primarily initiates endothelial dysfunction that leads to LDL oxidation in atherosclerosis?

2. What is the primary component that initiates atherogenesis when dysfunctional?

3. What is the initial cellular event in the formation of a fatty streak during atherosclerosis development?

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Endothelial Dysfunction — role?

Initiates atherogenesis by increasing permeability.

Atherosclerosis — definition?

Progressive buildup of LDL in arteries.

LDL oxidation — process?

LDL crosses endothelium and oxidizes beneath it.

Affected arteries?

Coronary, carotid, peripheral arteries.

Fatty streak — composition?

Accumulation of foam cells from monocytes.

Plaque stability — stable?

Collagen-rich, fibrous cap.

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