B3.2.6—Coronary artery occlusion question 1
Outline the causes and consequences of blood clot formation in coronary arteries.
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Outline the causes and consequences of blood clot formation in coronary arteries.
a. coronary heart disease/CHD/coronary artery disease/CAD occurs when there is reduction of oxygen to the heart muscle
b. high ratio of LDL to HDL/fatty diet leads to plaque formation in arteries
c. plaque breaks off causing damage that activates blood clot formation
d. clots «in the bloodstream» may block a coronary artery/coronary thrombosis reducing blood flow/oxygen OR clots can cause heart attack/muscle death
e. sickle cell anemia «crisis» produces blood clots «that can cause coronary/arterial blockage»