Signs And Symptoms
because of the reduction of blood flow to the heart the symptom is _
shortness of breath
something you can stop doing to keep atherosclerosis from being stronger
quitting smoking
rehab
less sugar intake
fixed diet
increasing fiber
limiting alcohol consumption
heart muscle dying because of blocked arteries
What is Atherosclerosis
a type of disease that creates plaque build up in the arteries
Why is atherosclerosis considered a long-term disruption of homeostasis
It slowly damages the balance of oxygen and nutrient delivery throughout the body
because of poor blood circulation in your body the symptom is _
coldness in hands and feet or poor wound healing
(especially in legs)
Why do we want less sugar intake for Atherosclerosis patients?
Because too much sugar harms your blood vessels , increasing the risk
Stroke
Name one risk factor
Smoking
High blood pressure (hypertension)
High cholesterol (especially LDL)
Diabetes or insulin resistance
Obesity or being overweight
Lack of physical activity
Unhealthy diet (high in saturated fats and sugar)
Family history of heart disease
Older age
Chronic stress
Excessive alcohol intake
Sleep apnea
How does atherosclerosis disrupt cardiovascular homeostasis
By limiting blood flow, it forces the heart to work harder, altering heart rate, blood pressure, and vascular resistance.
because the force of blood against your artery walls is consistently too high the symptom is _
high blood pressure
what are statins?
medications that lower bad cholesterol and help prevent plaque buildup in the arteries
long term strain on heart from restricted blood flow
heart failure
how does plaque form in arteries
when inner walls of arteries are damaged and fats start to build up
How does reduced blood flow from atherosclerosis affect temperature regulation in the body
It makes it harder to keep hands and feet warm because not enough warm blood reaches them.
because of the reduced blood flow in pelvic area the symptom is _ (a inability)
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
what is angioplasty?
a procedure where a small balloon is used to open up a narrowed or blocked artery to improve blood flow
lack of blood supply because of the blocked arteries
(HINT: after cells die , wounds dont heal and get infected lead to no circulation and then rapid _
tissue death
what role does cholestrol play
It builds up in the arteries, forming plaque that narrows them and makes it harder for blood to flow
What role does inflammation play in how atherosclerosis affects homeostasis?
Inflammation keeps damaging artery walls, which stops the body from returning to a healthy state
because the arteries are narrowed , pressure gets built up, the symptom is _
chest pain (angina)
what is bypass surgery?
a surgery that creates a new path for blood to flow around a blocked artery in the heart.
Blockage leading to abnormal heart rhythm triggered by not enough blood flowing to one part of the body
Cardiac Arrest
What is ischemia
when blood flow is reduced to a part of the body, meaning less oxygen gets to the tissues
How can atherosclerosis create a feedback loop that makes the body’s ability to maintain homeostasis worse over time?
Because the buildup of plaque causes more damage to artery walls, leading to more inflammation and further plaque buildup , making blood flow and homeostasis harder to maintain as the cycle repeats