Atherosclerosis: Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fatty deposits called plaque on the inside walls of arteries. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen ... more about Atherosclerosis.
Atherosclerosis: Atherosclerosis is a syndrome affecting arterial blood vessels. It is a chronic inflammatory response in the walls of arteries, in large part due to the accumulation of macrophage white blood cells and promoted by low density (especially small particle) lipoproteins (plasma proteins that carry cholesterol and triglycerides) without adequate removal of fats and cholesterol from the macrophages by functional high density lipoproteins (HDL). It is commonly referred to as a hardening or furring of the arteries. It is caused by the formation of multiple plaques within the arteries. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Atherosclerosis is available below.
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Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fatty deposits called plaque on the inside walls of arteries. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen and blood to the heart, brain, and other parts of the body. As plaque builds up in an artery, the artery gradually narrows and can become clogged. As an artery becomes more and more narrowed, less blood can flow through. The artery may also become less elastic ("hardening of the arteries"). Atherosclerosis is the main cause of a group of diseases called cardiovascular diseases—diseases of the heart and blood vessels. (Source: excerpt from ATHEROSCLEROSIS: NWHIC)
Atherosclerosis is the hardening of the arteries. Your arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen and blood to muscles in your body. In hardening of the arteries, fatty materials build up on the walls inside of your arteries. These materials are made up of cholesterol and fat. The more cholesterol in your blood, the more fatty material can build up, and the more narrow and hard the artery can get. When an artery becomes narrow and hard, not enough oxygen and blood get to your muscles. Hardening of the arteries can happen anywhere in your body. You may have blockage in the arteries that carry blood to the heart, leg, or brain. These blockages can cause chest pain, shortness of breath, leg pain, and even heart attacks and strokes. (Source: excerpt from Coronary Artery Disease (Easy to Read): NWHIC)
Atherosclerosis is a type of arteriosclerosis (or thickening and hardening of the arteries). As we age, some hardening of the arteries can occur naturally. When a person has atherosclerosis, the inner walls of the arteries become narrower due to a buildup of plaque. Plaque results from deposits of fat, cholesterol, and other substances. Blood clots form, blocking blood flow, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes. High blood cholesterol, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and not being physically active all put you at greater risk for atherosclerosis. (Source: excerpt from HEART AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE: NWHIC)
A common form of arteriosclerosis characterized by deposits of plaques (atheromas) containing lipids, carbohydrates, blood and blood products, fibrous tissue, and calcium deposits. These plaques are found in the intima of large- and medium-sized arteries. - (Source - Diseases Database)
A stage of arteriosclerosis involving fatty deposits (atheromas) inside the arterial walls - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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