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The culprits in emphysema are ANY lung irritants; smoke is just one type of irritant. In emphysema, the irritation causes some alveoli to collapse.
In blood vessel disorders, like atherosclerosis, smoking can make blood thicker and "stickier", which causes narrowing of blood vessels as RBC and debris clog the vessels.
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∙ 10y agoSmoking causes plaque deposits in the smokers ciculatory system, which in turn causes the veins to narrow and start toclose up and cause high blood pressure.
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How long a man can survive with Atherosclerosis and smoking?
Atherosclerosis is a leading cause of death and smoking is a large risk factor for it so smokers with atherosclerosis are at high risk. Some will get lucky and live for decades and some have died in the time it took me to type this response.
How is smoking related to atherosclerosis?
We all know that atherosclerosis clogs the blood vessels. Smoking is related because smoking would damage the respiratory system and strain the circulatory system. So since it strains the circulatory system, it is just like how atherosclerosis clogs the blood vessels. They both clog blood vessels
What is involved in Atherosclerosis Treatment?
Open heart surgery and angioplasty are two invasive forms of treatment for atherosclerosis. In lessor cases, a lifestyle change of food or quitting smoking may be the recommended treatment.
How will a person that smokes heart differ from that of a non smoking person?
Smoking accelerates atherosclerosis, so a person with a significant smoking history will have more fatty deposits in the arteries than a person of the same age without a smoking history, all other variables equal.
Is smoking heathly?
Smoking is not at all healthy! smoking enhances the risks of the following diseases:Lung cancerHeart diseaseemphysemachronic bronchitisA diabetic has an added risk for smoking, because smoking accelerates the process of atherosclerosis (a condition in which cholesterol and other cells cause narrowing of arteries including the artery which supplies blood to the heart). If untreated and if smoking is continued, atherosclerosis may result in heart attack and death.Therefore it is very clear that smoking opens many floodgates in the body for deadly diseases. Actually there is not even a single benefit of smoking.Smoking also causes bad breath and inconvenience to other fellows. When other people inhale your smoke, it is called passive smoking. When you smoke, passive smoking is the hazard you are passing to others by smoking.Is you are smoking quit immediately and if you are a non-smoker, never even think of starting to smoke!
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
What lifestyle changes can prevent the progression of atherosclerosis?
a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet, losing weight (if necessary), exercise, controlling blood pressure, and not smoking-also help prevent the disease.
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.
Hazards of atherosclerosis?
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.
