Cardiovascular — Flashcards

Subendothelial collagen and glycosaminoglycans (form the subendothelial fibrous cap over an atherosclerotic plaque) are potent _____ activators

Mitral regurgitation may be seen in _____-sided heart failure due to dilation of the mitral annulus

Atherosclerosis begins with endothelial cell dysfunction which allows _____ to leak into the intima

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is due to inhibition or deficiency of the _____ enzyme

What underlying pathology is associated with hyperplastic arteriolosclerosis? _____

What type of hypertrophy is seen in dilated cardiomyopathy? _____

Isolated atrial amyloidosis due to atrial natriuretic peptide is common in normal aging and predisposes to _____

What gross changes occur from 1 - 3 days post-MI? _____

Ischemic heart disease is usually due to _____ of coronary arteries

Antibody binding of platelets in HIT induces degranulation (release of cytokines, platelet factor 4, and ADP), which leads to _____

Hint: complication