Pathology -Malignant hypertension Findings from an expedited program for treating essential or secondary hypertension Prevalent among adolescent African American males. Pathology: Arteriole: Hyperplastic arteriosclerosis is characterized by the concent

Pathology - Atherosclerosis Atherosclerosis is a medical condition characterized by the buildup of fatty deposits in the walls of arteries. Common risk factors for the condition include smoking, hypertension, diabetes, high levels of LDL cholesterol, a

Pathology - Aortic aneurysm Linked to atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease (CAD), physical injury, genetic risk, and degeneration of the middle layer of arterial walls (cystic medial necrosis) More commonly observed in males over the age of 50. Patho

Pathology - Aortic Dissection Hypertension, trauma, Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, coarctation of the aorta, bicuspid aortic valve, and the last trimester of pregnancy are all linked to this condition. However, there is no connection with athero

Pathology - Polyarteritis Nodosa  Polyarteritis Nodosa is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the blood vessels. The cause of this condition is currently unidentified, but it is linked to hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in 30% to 50% of

Pathology - Churg - Strauss Vasculitis  Churg-Strauss Vasculitis is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of blood vessels. The exact cause of this condition is still unknown. However, it is believed that a certain type of immune system dysfun

Pathology - Wegener Granulomatosis  Attributable to an immunologic mechanism, potentially a hypersensitivity reaction. Primarily affects males between the ages of 40 and 60, however it can manifest at any age. Study of the nature and causes of diseases.

Pathology - Giant Cell Arteritis  Giant-Cell Arteritis The cause of this condition is still unknown, although it has been postulated that it may be due to T-cell-mediated damage. Typically, this condition mostly impacts those over the age of 50 and is mor

Pathology - Takayasu arteritis The cause is yet unidentified, although it is believed that immunological systems may be involved. Primarily impacts females in their thirties to fifties. Study of the nature and causes of diseases. Gross Pathology: This

Pathology - Kawasaki Disease The cause is yet unidentified, although a malfunction in the regulation of the immune system is seen as a possible explanation. Typically impacts infants and young children under the age of 5. Study of diseases and their eff