6.3.A1: Causes and consequences of blood clot formation in coronary arteries AND Review: 6.2.A3: Causes and consequences of occlusion of the coronary arteries. Atherosclerosis - areas of the artery wall become damaged. - release encouraging growth of fibrous tissue. - builds up in damaged This eventually forms and the artery eventually loses its elasticity. Activity: - Atherosclerosis can lead to blood clots and if these occur in the myocardial tissue, we call it coronary heart disease. - A myocardial infarction ATTACK) occurs if a coronary artery becomes completely blocked. - Coronary muscle tissue dies as a result of a lack of blood and oxygen. Watch the video and take notes:
6.3.A1: Causes and consequences of blood clot formation in coronary arteries AND Review: 6.2.A3: Causes and consequences of occlusion of the coronary arteries. Atherosclerosis - areas of the artery wall become damaged. - release encouraging growth of fibrous tissue. - builds up in damaged This eventually forms and the artery eventually loses its elasticity. Activity: - Atherosclerosis can lead to blood clots and if these occur in the myocardial tissue, we call it coronary heart disease. - A myocardial infarction ATTACK) occurs if a coronary artery becomes completely blocked. - Coronary muscle tissue dies as a result of a lack of blood and oxygen. Watch the video and take notes:
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