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                                          Atherosclerosis Atherosclerosis is a slow, and progressive disease of  lipid accumulation in the arterial wall. Atherosclerosis is the deposition of lipid (fat substances) in the subintima (just beneath the most inner layer) of the wall of blood vessels. Predisposing factors:  - Hereditary: a familial tendency is usually present. - Age: the incidence and severity of atherosclerosis increases with the advancement of age. - Diet: excess intake of animal fat increases the risk of having the diseases. - Sex: atherosclerosis is more common in males. Estrogen in females decreases the risk up to the age of menopause. -Lipid profile: High levels of the Low density lipoproteins (LDL) is linked with higher risk of having atherosclerosis. On the other hand the High density lipoproteins (HDL) plays a protective role against having the disease. - Smoking: increases the risk of atherosclerosis and ischemic heart diseases (IHD). -Alcohol intake: also plays a

Burns A Brun is a tissue damage that is caused by heat. It's estimated that around 180.000 person die around the world every year due to burns an it's complications. Causes of burns : burns can occur due to - Direct exposure to fire or hot metallic objects. - Contact with boiling water or oil. - Prolonged exposure to sun. - Electrical burns occur at sites of contact with electricity. They occur at the entry and exit points of the electrical current. - Contact with chemical substance such as strong acids or alkalies. Classification: Burns are classified according the depth of skin affected into - First degree : the superficial layer of the skin (the epidermis) is affected. There's redness of the affected area. - Second degree : the skin is more deeply affected. Blisters often present. - Third degree : this the most dangerous. The whole skin is affected. Tissue may be grey white or charred in color. Areas involved may be painless due to damage of nerve fibers