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It's called atheroma or, more commonly, plaque.
If atheroma is not taken under control by means of proper diet, exercise and, in some cases, medication, it may develop into atherosclerosis - the thickening of artery walls. This may eventually block the flow of blood through the affected portion of the artery. This, in turn, may result in a heart attack or stroke, depending on where the blockage occurs.
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What is a steroid that tends toplug arteries when in excess?
Cholesterol
What is thought to be the major promoter of fatty plaque buildup in the coronary arteries?
The major promoter of fatty plaque buildup in the coronary arteries is high cholesterol. High cholesterol can be treated with dietary changes or medication.
What is another name for harding of the arteries?
Another name for atherosclerosis is "hardening of the arteries." LDL or "bad cholesterol" is the raw material of cholesterol plaques.
The arteries that are also called distributing arteries are called?
muscular arteries
What are blocked arteries called?
Blocked arteries are called coronary arteries. Carotid artery disease is another named for blocked arteries. This should be determined by a doctor.
What is the degenerative accumulation of lipids in the arteries called?
atherosclerosis or, arteriosis
Lipid accumulation on the tunica intima of an artery is called?
cholesterol
What is atheosclerosis?
A disease of the arteries that is characterized by the accumulation of lipid containing material called plaque on the inner walls of the arteries
What delivers the cholesterol that contributes to plaque formation in the lining of the arteries?
LDLs ( low density lipoproteins) that's why the cholesterol in combination with LDLs is called " bad cholesterol".
What is a waxy fat-like substance that can build up in the arteries?
Cholesterol is a waxy fat-like substance that can build up in the arteries.
What is the difference between HDL cholesterol and LDL cholesterol?
HDL cholesterol is considered "good" cholesterol because it helps remove LDL cholesterol from the arteries. LDL cholesterol is considered "bad" cholesterol because it can build up in the arteries and lead to heart disease.
What is the difference between LDL cholesterol and HDL cholesterol?
LDL cholesterol is considered "bad" cholesterol because it can build up in the arteries, leading to heart disease. HDL cholesterol is considered "good" cholesterol because it helps remove LDL cholesterol from the arteries.
What fatty substance builds up on the walls of arteries?
cholesterol
What is the hardening of the arteries due to a buildup of cholesterol plaque?
Atherosclerosis is the narrowing and hardening of arteries due to cholesterol plaques.
What cholesterol keeps excess cholesterol from building in your arteries?
high density liprisome
Excess cholesterol in the blood deposited in?
excess cholesterol may be deposited in the walls of the arteries.
What is a steroid that tends toplug arteries when in excess?
Cholesterol
