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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.
Arteries may be clogged by fatty desposits on their walls caused the condition known as what?
Atherosclerosis
What is the medical term meaning hardening and narrowing of the arteries caused by a buildup of cholesterol plaque?
The medical term for hardening and narrowing of the arteries caused by a buildup of cholesterol plaque is atherosclerosis. This condition can lead to reduced blood flow, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Lifestyle changes and medications are often prescribed to manage atherosclerosis.
What causes peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is caused by atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is the build-up of plaque in your artery walls, which slows down blood flow.
Can atherosclerosis lead to a stroke?
Majority of the time it's the opposite way around. Atherosclerosis may cause strokes and heart attacks. Atherosclerosis by definition is hardening of the arteries. Blood clots, which cause strokes and heart attacks, can become stuck in the arteries due to the hardening and plaque build up. I do not believe cardiovascular disease causes or is caused by atherosclerosis.
Can vains cause atherosclerosis?
Veins are vessels in the circulatory system that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart to pick up more oxygen. Atherosclerosis is the "harding" of an artery caused by a build up of plaque. The artery becomes narrower. It is plaque that causes atherosclerosis in an artery.
What are most abdominal aortic aneurysms caused by?
Most abdominal aortic aneurysms are caused by atherosclerosis, a condition caused when fat (mostly cholesterol) carried in the blood builds up in the inner wall of the aorta.
What Is the result of reduced blood flow to the heart caused by the build up of fatty deposits in the arteries.?
Coronary Heart disease caused by atherosclerosis or the build-up of plaque on the inner walls of the arteries.
How do you spell arterial blockage?
That is the correct spelling of "arterial blockage".The medical term is thrombosis when it is caused by a blood clot. The condition atherosclerosis is the narrowing of an artery caused by the thickening of the artery wall (as by cholesterol).
When was Atherosclerosis - journal - created?
Atherosclerosis - journal - was created in 1970.
What is the bacteria that causes atherosclerosis?
The atherosclerotic process is not fully understood. It seems to be an autoimmune caused disease. However there is some evidence that varieties of virus may trigger the condition. As far as is known it is NOT caused by a bacteria.
Do dogs get artherosclerosis?
Well atherosclerosis, is what causes the Lumen or the interior part of an artery or a vein to fill up with fatty substance and cause blood clots. Dogs have a closed circulatory system like humans and are susceptible to atherosclerosis, which can be caused by bad diet and not enough exercise.
