Turkish Translation
Aterosklerotik Plak
Pathology
Atherosclerotic Plaque
A pathological accumulation of lipids, fibrous tissue, and inflammatory cells in the arterial intima, leading to vessel narrowing and potential ischemia.
Turkish
Aterosklerotik Plak
Pronunciation
ˌæθəroʊskləˈrɒtɪk plæk
Usage frequency
8
Relative in-app score
cardiovascularplaquestenosisischemia
atheromafibrofatty lesion
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Meaning and Clinical Context
A pathological accumulation of lipids, fibrous tissue, and inflammatory cells in the arterial intima, leading to vessel narrowing and potential ischemia.
Atherosclerotic plaques develop over decades through endothelial injury, lipid accumulation, and chronic inflammation, ultimately causing stenosis or acute thrombosis via plaque rupture. Management includes lipid-lowering therapy, antiplatelet agents, and revascularization for symptomatic lesions.
Category
Example in Use
English: Coronary angiography revealed significant atherosclerotic plaque in the left anterior descending artery, necessitating percutaneous intervention.
Turkish: Koroner anjiyografi, sol ön inen arterde önemli aterosklerotik plak olduğunu ve perkütan müdahale gerektirdiğini gösterdi.
Clinical Notes
Scenario
A 58-year-old male with hypertension presents with exertional chest pain. Angiography reveals 70% LAD stenosis due to unstable plaque.
Response Template
The patient's imaging demonstrates atherosclerotic plaque burden in [location], consistent with [stage] disease. Recommend [management strategy].
Mini FAQ
What does Atherosclerotic Plaque mean in medical English?
A pathological accumulation of lipids, fibrous tissue, and inflammatory cells in the arterial intima, leading to vessel narrowing and potential ischemia.
When is Atherosclerotic Plaque used in clinical communication?
Atherosclerotic plaques develop over decades through endothelial injury, lipid accumulation, and chronic inflammation, ultimately causing stenosis or acute thrombosis via plaque rupture. Management includes lipid-lowering therapy, antiplatelet agents, and revascularization for symptomatic lesions.
Which glossary category includes Atherosclerotic Plaque?
Atherosclerotic Plaque is grouped under Pathology in the HealthSpeak glossary.
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An abnormal accumulation of fluid in the interstitial spaces of tissues, causing swelling.
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A pathological accumulation of material on a surface, such as bacterial biofilm on teeth (dental plaque) or fatty deposits on arterial walls (atherosclerotic plaque).