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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.
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
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.
Why does Atherosclerosis occur in arteries and not in veins?
Atherosclerosis occurs when LDL (Low Density Lipoproteins) get oxidized. Since the plasma in the arteries contains plenty of oxygen to oxidize the LDL's it occurs mostly in arteries. In the veins, there is little oxygen to be found, so it is much more likely to happen in the arteries for that reason.
How does atherosclerosis begin?
It seems that atherosclerosis begins with tiny tears at stressed places in the walls of the arteries
The build-up of cholesterol on the walls of the arteries is a condition known as?
Arteries maybe clogged by fatty deposits on their walls causing the condition known as Atherosclerosis.
Heart attakcs strokes atherosclerosis are problems of what systems?
Heart attacks are cardiovascular, strokes and atherosclerosis are neural.
Is atherosclerosis a cardiovascular disease?
atherosclerosis=cardiovascular disease, the same way as upper arm bone=humerus
What does Endarterectomy treat?
Atherosclerosis
