Atherosclerotic vascular calification seen within arterial vasculature?
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It means that there are hard deposits of calcium (calcification) inside (within) the arteries (the arterial vasculature [vessels]). Sclera are plaques, so sclerotic probably means plaque-like formations. Is that what you wanted to know? otherwise, please re-phrase your question.
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The origin (beginning) of the heart arteries at the aorta (the big vessel your heart pumps directly into)
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cardiovascular system
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ASCENDING AORTA\n\nRIGHT AND LEFT CORONARY ARTERIES\n\nAORTIC ARCH\n\nBRACHIOCEPHALIC ARTERY\n\nLEFT COMMON CAROTID ARTERY\n\nLEFT SUBCLAVIAN ARTERY\n\nRIGHT COMMON CAROTID ARTERY\n\nRIGHT SUBCLAVIAN ARTERY\n\nDESCENDING AORTA\n\nLEFT BRACHIOCEPHALIC VEIN\n\nRIGHT BRACHIOCEPHALIC VEIN\n\nSUPERIOR VENA CAVA\n\nINFERIOR VENA CAVA\n\nRIGHT ATRIUM\n\nSINOATRIAL NODE\n\nCORONARY SINUS\n\nFOSSA OVALIS\n\nATRIOVENTRICULAR NODE\n\nINTERATRIAL SEPTUM\n\nTRICUSPID VALVE\n\nCHORDAE TENDINEAE\n\nPAPILLARY MUSCLE\n\nTRABECULAE CARNEAE\n\nINTERVENTRICULAR SEPTUM\n\nMODERATOR BAND\n\nRIGHT VENTRICLE\n\nPULMONARY SEMILUNAR VALVE\n\nPULMONARY TRUNK\n\nPULMONARY ARTERIES\n\nLUNGS\n\nCO2 - O2 EXCHANGE\n\nPULMONARY VEINS\n\nLEFT ATRIUM\n\nINTERATRIAL SEPTUM\n\nMITRL VALVE OR BICUSPID VALVE\n\nCHORDAE TENDINEAE\n\nPAPILLARY MUSCLE\n\nTRABECULAE CARNEAE\n\nMODERATOR BAND\n\nINTERVENTRICULAR SEPTUM\n\nLEFT VENTRICLE\n\nAORTIC SEMILUNAR VALVE
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I think what your cousin's doctor was describing was a "berry" aneurysm, which is a type of aneurysm that forms where arteries in the brain branch off from each other.(The name comes from their appearance--they look like a small berry.)  They are thought to be due to congenital weakness in the arterial walls. They are usually small, and not the kind of thing that tend to burst abruptly. There have been cases when they are only discovered incidentally at autopsy.  They can cause problems, however, and they tend to occur at multiple sites. They'll probably just follow him up periodically to make sure there aren't any issues.
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coronary artery disease\nperipheral vascular disease\nabdominal aortic aneurysm\nhypertension\nrenal artery stenosis\ncarotid stenosis\ntemporal arteritis\nBurger's disease\nDeep venous thombosis\npulmonary embolism\npheblitis\n\nto name a few
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Basically, it's plaque buildup in your aorta.  Atheromas can cause embolisms, stroke, etc.
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Bas - The carotid pulse is visible is most patients, although it does vary depending on the patient's body habitus.  Carotid pulses in obese patients may be very difficult to see, whereas they can be quite obvious in very thin patients.  However, there are also cases where the carotid pulsations can be more pronounced than normal such as in severe aortic valve regurgitation.  If you have any concerns about this, you should consult with a physician who can do a complete physical exam and tell you if there is anything you need to be worried about.
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Geriatric high blood pressure,atherosclerosis,degenerative rheumatism,catharact,neurodermitis,cerebral vascular insufficiency,cerebral atrophy,osteophorosis,senile prurigo,ptosis,
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PAD, perihelia artery disease. See a doctor
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The Circulatory system?
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Atherosclerotic changes in your arteries can cause plaque build up. However, I have never heard of it being described as 'rippled'. \n\nOther things that can cause vascular changes include polyarteritis nodosa, Wegener's granulomatous disease, kawasaki disease, takayasu arteritis, tertiary syphilis, temporal arteritis, and others that I can't remember off the top of my head. \n\nHope that helps.
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The outermost layer is known as the tunica adventitia or the adventitia, and is composed of connective tissue. Inside this layer is the tunica media, or media, which is made up of smooth muscle cells and elastic tissue. The innermost layer, which is in direct contact with the flow of blood is the tunica intima, commonly called the intima. This layer is made up of mainly endothelial cells. The hollow internal cavity in which the blood flows is called the lumen.
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I think you probably mean raynaud's.  Here's a link to a page that will give you a great primer on what it is.
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Arteries are composed of three layers. The middle layer is smooth muscle, and it works to control blood flow maintain blood pressure. The inner layer is made up of a smooth layer of endothelial cells which allow blood to flow freely through the artery.\n\nAs you age, the inner layer of endothelium becomes leaky, whichs allows fats and toxins to pass through the endothelial layer and into the smooth muscle cells. Your body mounts an immune response against these molecules, which causes the wall of the artery to become inflammed. \n\nIn an effort to plug the holes, the smooth muscle cells begin to produce a collagen cap over the leaks. Eventually, a plaque forms. Vascular calcification occurs when calcium is deposited on these plaques, causing a hardening of the arterial wall. If the plaque is loosened and breaks free into the blood stream, it can cause a stroke or heart attack.
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Exercising regularly, eating well (low saturated fats, high fiber, low sodium and high potassium, lots of fruit and veg etc etc), controlling blood pressure and diabetes, and not smoking are all VERY good for you (and your arteries) - but unfortunately have never been shown to actually REVERSE atherosclerosis (blocked arteries). Rather, they will prevent, or slow down, this build-up.\nRecently, a study seemed to show mild reversal of atherosclerosis by HIGH dose statins (medication that lowers cholesterol) - but this is just one study, and cholesterol was lowered much lower than lifestyle changes could ever achieve.\nCertainly do all the things you have mentioned (lifestyle, destressing, taking care of your spiritual health), but have realistic expectations for the benefits they offer.
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what happens in atheroschlerosis is that lipids like cholesterol get trapped into the arterial tissue, is attacked by your immune system which causes inflammation and the artery walls thicken, reducing blood flow. clots can also block arteries