What are the coronary vessels? The coronary vessels surround the heart muscle in the shape of a ring. They are named for the location of their main trunks in the coronary groove of the heart – an annular depression on the outside of the heart that marks the boundary between the two atria and the … Coronary arteries
Fenofibrate is, among other fibrates, a variation of clofibric acid. Thereby, it belongs to the lipid-lowering agents like nicotinic acids as well as statins. An increased level of triglycerides is the main spectrum of action of fenofibrate. A cholesterol-lowering effect is less characteristic here, but still present. What is fenofibrate? Fenofibrate (chemical name: 2-[4-(4-chlorobenzoyl)phenoxy]-2-methylpropionic acid … Fenofibrate: Effects, Uses & Risks
Olive oil obtained from olives in cold pressing was probably used in regions of the eastern Mediterranean (Levant) for at least 8,000 years as a food and auxiliary, including lamp oil. Even today, Mediterranean cuisine would be unthinkable without extra virgin olive oil as a “multifunctional oil” for cooking and frying and for dressing many … Olive Oil: Intolerance & Allergy
Arteriosclerosis is a hardening and narrowing of the arteries, the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart, that occurs over years or decades. The narrowing of the arteries causes reduced blood flow to organs and parts of the body. Despite decades of research, it is still not known exactly why arteriosclerosis develops. It … Hardening of the Arteries
Silicon is chemical element. It has the atomic number 14 and the symbol Si. For humans, silicon is especially important in bonded and silicate forms. What is silicon? Silicon is a trace element. This means that although the substance is vital for the body, it is found in the body itself only in small quantities. … Silicon: Function & Diseases
The systemic circulation is also called the great circulation. It carries blood through the majority of the body. The other major circulation of the body is the pulmonary circulation, which carries blood to and from the lungs. What is the circulatory system? The main function of the systemic circulation is to supply oxygenated blood to … Body Circulation: Function, Task & Diseases
Methanol poisoning is intoxication with methyl alcohol (methanol), the metabolites of which have a harmful effect on the human organism. Depending on body weight and general condition, even less than 30 ml can be lethal. What is methanol poisoning? Methanol poisoning is defined as excessive exposure of the human organism to methyl alcohol, which has … Methanol Poisoning: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The enzyme catalase is highly reactive and specialized in detoxifying body cells. It works on the basis of iron and is even more efficient when combined with other trace elements. In microbiology, it is used for preliminary differentiation of bacteria. What is catalase? Catalase removes toxic hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) from cells, as they would otherwise … Catalase: Function & Diseases
Low density lipoproteins form one of several lipoprotein classes that are able to take up cholesterol and other water-insoluble lipophilic substances and transport them in the blood serum. LDLs perform the task of taking up cholesterol at its point of origin – predominantly the liver – and delivering it to target tissues. In contrast, high-density … Low Density Lipoproteins: Function & Diseases
Definition LDL belongs to the group of cholesterol. LDL is the abbreviation for Low Density Lipoprotein, which means “low density lipoprotein”. Lipoproteins are substances consisting of lipids (fats) and proteins. They form a ball in the blood in which various substances can be transported. Inside the sphere, the hydrophobic (i.e. water-insoluble) components of the LDL … LDL
LDL value too high – what does that mean? LDL is the so-called “bad cholesterol“. It ensures that various fat-soluble substances are transferred from the liver to all other tissues of the body. A too high LDL value is particularly feared because it increases the risk of coronary heart disease or atherosclerosis (calcification of the … LDL value too high – what does that mean? | LDL
HDL/LDL quotient The HDL/LDL quotient indicates the overall distribution of cholesterol in the body. In most cases, the total cholesterol is measured when taking a blood sample. This is made up of the HDL and the LDL. HDL is the “good” cholesterol, because it transports cholesterol and other fat-soluble substances from all cells back to … HDL/LDL quotient | LDL