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What is Atherosclerosis?

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 af… (MORE)

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Who discovered atherosclerosis?

Nikolai Anichkov was the person who discovered atherosclerosis. It is the hardening of an artery due to an atheromatous plaque.

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What causes atherosclerosis?

Eating too many fatty foods, not exercising, obesity, not watching your calorie intake; it is a condition in which fatty substances accumulate on the inner linings off the art… (MORE)

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What are the cures of atherosclerosis?

There are no cures for atherosclerosis. There are only treatments for it currently and preventative measures you can take to help minimize your risk from the complications tha… (MORE)

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Hazards of atherosclerosis?

Atherosclerosis 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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What is the cause of atherosclerosis?

Atherosclerosis is a buildup of plaque, cells, and fatty deposits in the walls of arteries that can get worst over time.

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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.

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Can atherosclerosis be fatal?

It certainly can. My dad died 26 years ago from this disease he was 43. We didn't know he had it until thet did the autopsy! He had it apparently since being little. There wer… (MORE)

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When can atherosclerosis develop?

can begin in the late teens, but it usually takes decades to cause symptoms. Some people experience rapidly progressing atherosclerosis during their thirties, others during th… (MORE)

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How do you get atherosclerosis?

Old age - loss of elastin which is replaced by collagen PLUS plaque (mainly cholesterol).