NUR 213- Final Exam Study Guide
atherosclerosis - the gradual process by which plaque builds up on the arterial wall atheroma - when the plaque enlarges and becomes calcified and covered up by a fibrous platelet cap cholesterol levels - total 200 HDL 60 LDL100 C- Reactive Protein - an indication of inflammation HDL - returns cholesterol to the liver LDL - transports liver from the cholesterol to liver and intestine foam cells - lipid- laden macrophages fatty streaks - lesions formed by accumulation of foam cells that cause progression of damage to vessel walls fibrous atheromatous plaqu - combination of smooth muscle proliferation, lipid debris, foam cells, and collage, that can calcify and protrude into vessel and obstruct airflow
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