Summary
Atherosclerosis is a condition where the walls of arteries become thick and stiff, preventing blood flow to the organs and tissues.
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It is caused by a buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls
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, which can cause arteries to narrow, block, or burst, leading to a blood clot.
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Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances found in the blood
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, and is believed to start when an artery’s inner lining becomes damaged.
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Atherosclerosis can be caused by elevated levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood
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, and can be treated with lifestyle changes such as exercise, avoiding smoking, and eating a healthy diet.
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Summary
Atherosclerosis is a hardening and narrowing of your arteries caused by cholesterol plaques lining the artery over time. It can put blood flow at risk as your arteries become blocked.
You might hear it called arteriosclerosis or atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease .
Atherosclerosis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment - WebMD
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Summary
Atherosclerosis is a condition where the walls of arteries become thick and stiff, preventing blood flow to the organs and tissues. It is caused by a buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls, which can cause arteries to narrow, block, or burst, leading to a blood clot. Symptoms of moderate to severe atherosclerosis depend on which arteries are affected, and it can be treated with lifestyle changes such as exercise, avoiding smoking, and eating a healthy diet.
Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis - Symptoms and causes
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Summary
Atherosclerosis is a disease in which plaque builds up inside your arteries .
Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances found in the blood. Over time, plaque hardens and narrows your arteries. This limits the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your organs and other parts of your body.
Atherosclerosis | NHLBI, NIH
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Atherosclerosis is a type of arteriosclerosis that occurs when plaque builds up in the arteries, reducing blood flow and reducing the amount of oxygen and other nutrients reaching the body. It can lead to conditions such as coronary heart disease, angina, carotid artery disease, peripheral artery disease, and chronic kidney disease. The cause of atherosclerosis is not completely known, but it is believed to start when an artery’s inner lining becomes damaged, and is caused by elevated levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.
What is Atherosclerosis? | American Heart Association
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Summary
Atherosclerosis is a narrowing of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque. Arteries are the blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from your heart to the rest of your body.
As you get older, fats, cholesterol, and calcium can collect in your arteries and form plaque.
Atherosclerosis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment - Healthline
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Atherosclerosis is a slow, progressive disease that may start as early as childhood. However, it can progress rapidly. What causes atherosclerosis? It's not clear exactly how atherosclerosis starts or what…
Atherosclerosis | Johns Hopkins Medicine
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Atherosclerosis is a pattern of the disease arteriosclerosis in which the wall of the artery develops abnormalities, called lesions. These lesions may lead to narrowing due to the buildup of…
Atherosclerosis - Wikipedia
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