Reference no: EM132889833

Question 1. Describe the step for the formation of an atherosclerotic in the upper branch of the left coronary artery

• Include in your answer the pathological changes at the level of the artery
• Include in your answer the risk factors that would lead to this plaque formation

Rupture of a plaque in the left coronary artery

Question 2. Differentiate between a stable and unstable plaque.

A stable adequate is blood flow and the symptoms quickly subside without any damage to the heart and dot not tend to form cloth.

A Unstable plaque is restriction of blood flow in the coronary artery,

Question 3. Describe what happens when an unstable plaque rupture

An unstable plaque going to be hemorrhage into the plaque or thrombotic occlusion of the vessel lumen.

Question 4. Describe what happens to the contents of a ruptured plaque of upper branch of the left coronary artery. Where could the contents go?

1. What happens as it progresses through the coronary circulation?

2. What areas of the heart will it affect?