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Q: How does arteriosclerosis occur?
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Arteriosclerosis is a condition of hardening of the?

Arteriosclerosis is hardening of the arteries.


In fetal pigs what would happen if the ducts arterioles failed to close at birth?

The blood pressure would be unsustainable and arteriosclerosis would occur


What are Three forms of arteriosclerosis?

atherosclerosis , monckeberg's arteriosclerosis, and arteriolar sclerosis


What are the three forms of arteriosclerosis?

atherosclerosis , monckeberg's arteriosclerosis, and arteriolar sclerosis


How can it be arteriosclerosis treat?

Arteriosclerosis is the build up of plague in the arteries. Treatment of arteriosclerosis can be achieved with cholesterol lowering drugs, and in severe cases surgery.


Does colitis mean you have arteriosclerosis?

No, colitis does not mean that you have arteriosclerosis. However you may have arteriosclerosis if you are obese, have high blood cholesterol, or have a family history and if you are old and also have colitis.i


What is a fatty deposit buildup within an artery called?

Atherosclerosis is the build up of a waxy plaque on the inside of blood vessels. In Greek, athere means gruel, and skleros means hard. Atherosclerosis is often called arteriosclerosis. Arteriosclerosis (from the Greek arteria,meaning artery) is a general term for hardening of the arteries. Arteriosclerosis can occur in several forms, including atherosclerosis.


What can arteriosclerosis lead to?

sTroke


Is arteriosclerosis another name for heart attack?

No. Arteriosclerosis is the progressive narrowing of the blood vessels that leads to a heart attack.


Who gets arteriosclerosis?

I don't know who else has arteriosclerosis, but people (mostly children) that have progeria (growing old quickly)can get it.


How does arteriosclerosis affect peripheral blood flow?

Arteriosclerosis affects people who smoke and have a lung disease or people who are addicted to fatty foods. The fat andcholesterol from these foods gets stuck in your arteries which causes arteriosclerosis.


Arteriosclerosis can lead to?

Arteriosclerosis is a chronic condition which is characterized by the formation of plaque of cholesterol, platelets, fibrin, and other substances on the arterial walls. It can slow down your blood circulation or even blockage of the arterial circulation. It develops with aging, hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and some other conditions. it can occur because of calcification of the wall of the arteries, or thickening of the muscular wall of the arteries from chronically elevated blood pressure.