Atherosclerosis: Etiology
Über den Vortrag
Der Vortrag „Atherosclerosis: Etiology“ von Joseph Alpert, MD ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Year 3 – Internal Medicine“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
Which of the following statements does NOT describe atherosclerosis
- The pathogenesis usually begins > 50 years of age.
- It involves thickening of the intima with accumulation of lipid-laden macrophages.
- Smooth muscle cells can populate the intima.
- Calcification is common.
Which of the following lifestyle choices is a major risk factor in etiology of CVDs?
- Smoking.
- Excessive alcohol consumption.
- Stress.
- Use of nuts in diet.
- Excessive physical exertion.
LDLs in the blood initiate an inflammatory reaction in the arterial wall because of which of the following events in the bloodstream?
- Oxidation by O2.
- Reduction by CO2.
- Reduction by O2.
- Oxidation by CO2.
- Redox reaction with CO2.
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Dozent des Vortrages Atherosclerosis: Etiology
Joseph Alpert, MD
Dr. Joseph Alpert is the Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine, Director of Coronary Care and Medical Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation at the University of Arizona (UA) College of Medicine, USA.
He obtained his Medical Degree cum laude from Harvard Medical School in 1969. Currently, he is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Association of Professors of Medicine, and Editor-in-Chief of The American Journal of Medicine.
Due to his achievements, he earned the Gifted Teacher Award from the American College of Cardiology in 2004.
Within Lecturio, Dr. Alpert teaches courses on Cardiology and the Cardiac System.
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Like all the lectures Of profesor Alpert this is very clear, and useful. He explain slouly and know what student need to understand step by step. Thank you profesor Alpert.
