They Have Narrowed Due To The Bild Up Of Plaque.
Atherosclerosis
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.
atherosclerosis
peripheral arterial disease
Another name for atherosclerosis is "hardening of the arteries." LDL or "bad cholesterol" is the raw material of cholesterol plaques.
Arteries maybe clogged by fatty deposits on their walls causing the condition known as Atherosclerosis.
atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is the narrowing and hardening of arteries due to cholesterol plaques.
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atherosclerosis
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.
It seems that atherosclerosis begins with tiny tears at stressed places in the walls of the arteries
Atherosclerosis.
This is atherosclerosis.
atherosclerosis or, arteriosis
Hardening of the arteries ather- condition
Atherosclerosis