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Atherosclerosis predisposes a person to many different types of disease such as coronary artery disease, peripeheral arterial disease, mesenteric ischemia, and ischemic stroke to name some of the heavy hitters. These are all dangerous diseases that can be lethal.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 9y agoAtherosclerosis refers to arteries becoming hard due to a buildup of plaque. It can lead to a number of diseases, and is what most often causes heart attacks and strokes.
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∙ 11y agoAtherosclerosis may be caused by plaques, having a stroke and low blood pressure.
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∙ 13y agoMajor risk factors include damage to the artery wall from cholesterol, high blood pressure, and cigarette smoking.
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Is Atherosclerosis genetic?
Atherosclerosis is often found in clusters in families. Atherosclerosis is a thickening of the artery walls as a result of an invasion and accumulation of white cells.
Heart attakcs strokes atherosclerosis are problems of what systems?
Heart attacks are cardiovascular, strokes and atherosclerosis are neural.
How does the progression of atherosclerosis leads to heart attack-?
The progression of atherosclerosis leads to heart attack when the artery wall thickens as a result of the accumulation of white blood cells.
What are the symptoms of atherosclerosis?
Chest pain, sudden numbness, and shortness of breath are some of the signs and symptoms of someone with atherosclerosis. You can check out more information about it at your local doctor.
What is the medical term meaning Fatty deposit or plaque within an artery?
These fatty deposits can result in a condition called Arteriosclerosis, also, Atherosclerosis.
When was Atherosclerosis - journal - created?
Atherosclerosis - journal - was created in 1970.
Is Atherosclerosis genetic?
Atherosclerosis is often found in clusters in families. Atherosclerosis is a thickening of the artery walls as a result of an invasion and accumulation of white cells.
Do any clinics in MN offer atherosclerosis treatment?
yes some of the clinics in MN offers atherosclerosis treatment. You can check on this www.mayoclinic.org/atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is what?
Atherosclerosis is a condition in which an artery wall thickens as a result of the buildup of fatty materials. Atherosclerosis results in a reduced flow of blood in the affected artery. Atherosclerosis can develop in the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heat muscle.
What is the progression of the disease atherosclerosis?
Atherosclerosis can lead to blood clots, heart attack and stroke.
How does atherosclerosis begin?
It seems that atherosclerosis begins with tiny tears at stressed places in the walls of the arteries
The build-up of cholesterol on the walls of the arteries is a condition known as?
Arteries maybe clogged by fatty deposits on their walls causing the condition known as Atherosclerosis.
Heart attakcs strokes atherosclerosis are problems of what systems?
Heart attacks are cardiovascular, strokes and atherosclerosis are neural.
Is atherosclerosis a cardiovascular disease?
atherosclerosis=cardiovascular disease, the same way as upper arm bone=humerus
What does Endarterectomy treat?
Atherosclerosis
Can you have a massage if you have atherosclerosis?
yes
Is Atherosclerosis an infectious disease?
No
