Reference no: EM133922020
Questions
1. Atherosclerotic plaque formation
• Describe the steps for the formation of an atherosclerotic plaque in the upper branch of the left coronary artery. (Short answer Explain the process)
• Include in your answer: o the process and/or changes at the level of the artery o the risk factors that would lead to this plaque formation
2. How do the various components of the autonomic nervous system influence blood pressure? (Short answer Explain the process)
• Include in your answer:
1. How the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system influence blood pressure?
2. How does the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone (RAA) system influence blood pressure?
3. Explain what happens to the heart tissue that is affected by a plaque rupture?
What happens to the heart tissue during a myocardial infarction, leading up to the time to irreversible changes?
Heart Failure - compensation and treatment
3. How does the heart compensate in heart failure? (Explain the process) Include in your answer:
1. Explain how Mr. Kyle's manifestations relate to heart failure compensation mechanisms?
2. What is the role of the Frank Starling Mechanism in heart failure?