How cholesterol contributes to atherosclerosis

Heart Disease Video Discussion

This is a 2 part question. In this discussion, you will reply to BOTH questions and respond to at least 1 other student’s reply.

Step 1: Watch the videos below.

This one shows how cholesterol contributes to atherosclerosis (Links to an external site.) .

This one shows how a stent works to open the arteries in an angioplasty (Links to an external site.) .

This one shows you what happens in a heart attack (Links to an external site.) .

Finally, this one shows you how a blood clot results in a stroke (Links to an external site.) .

We have learned how a diet high in saturated and trans fats can have a negative effect on our blood lipid levels, or cholesterol levels. Elevated amounts of VLDL and LDL can contribute to heart disease. After watching these videos, you can see how dangerous heart disease is.

One of the most researched diet patterns is the Mediterranean diet. It is a primarily plant-based eating plan that includes daily intake of whole grains, olive oil, fruits, vegetables, beans and other legumes, nuts, herbs, and spices. Other foods like animal proteins are eaten in smaller quantities, with the preferred animal protein being fish and seafood.

Step 2: Review this site from Harvard to see what the research shows. Click here for the Harvard site (Links to an external site.) .

Step 3: Answer the questions below.