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Atherosclerosis is the hardening of arterial walls due to plaque deposits. If the condition worsens and isn't treated, it can lead to a heart attack.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 15y agoarterisclerosis is the build up of plaque in the arteries.
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∙ 14y ago.....hardening and deposit of fatty plaque
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∙ 10y agoThe current answer is not correct. That is the answer for what ATHEROSCLEROSIS and not ARTHROSCLEROSIS. Arthrosclerosis is stiffness or hardening of the joints, especially in the aged.
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Is arthrosclerosis affects one or more joints?
Arthrosclerosis- Stiffness of the joints, especially in the elderly.
Is it true or false that stiffness of the joints especially in the aged is known as atherosclerosis?
It's Arthrosclerosis
Which organ arthrosclerosis affected?
'Cardiovascualar' is a formal name for heart, your answer is: heart disease.
You recently had surgery to clean out a carotid that was 99 percent blocked How certain is it that you may have coronary disease as well?
Arthrosclerosis affects all blood vessels. The blocking of your carotid is a symptom, not the disease itself. Surgery on the carotid solves the problem there, but the overall problem is still present. Though you can't put numbers on it, i'd say you have a high chance of some degree of sclerosis on your coronaries, which doesn't mean you will need coronory surgery as well (though it doesn't prove you won't either).
What is the medical term meaning hardening of the arteries due to fatty plaque?
Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances found in the blood. As it grows, the buildup of plaque narrows the inside of the artery and, in time, may restrict blood flow. There are two types of plaque:Hard and stableSoft and stableHard plaque causes artery walls to thicken and harden. Soft plaque is more likely to break apart from the walls and enter the bloodstream. This can cause a blood clot that can partially or totally block the flow of blood in the artery.Atherosclerosis is the hardening and narrowing of the arteries. It is caused by the slow buildup of plaque on the inside of walls of the arteries.
