Haseeb Javaid

ASSIGNMENT BY Haseeb javaid ROLL NO 78 SUBJECT: BIOCHEMISTRY SUBMITTED TO: DR reetah naqvi DATE: 24 MARCH, 2020 Ans No 1 : Atherosclerosis Plaque buildup and subsequent hardening of the arteries restricts blood flow in the arteries, preventing the organs and tissues from getting the oxygenated blood they need to function. If the levels of cholesterol in our blood are too high, it can clog our arteries. It becomes a hard plaque that restricts or blocks blood circulation to our heart and other organs. Ans No 2 : LAB TESTS : 1. Complete blood count (CBC) 2. A Doppler ultrasound 3. A magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) or a computed tomography angiography (CTA) 4. A cardiac angiogram 5. An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) Ans No 3 : DIETARY MEASURES : eating a healthy diet that’s low in saturated fat and cholesterol avoiding fatty foods adding fish to your diet twice per week quitting smoking if you’re a smoker losing weight if you’re overweight or obese managing stress