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Atherosclerosis affects the inner lining of an artery. It is characterized by plaque deposits that block the flow of blood.

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When was Atherosclerosis found?

Atherosclerosis has likely been present in human populations for centuries, but it was formally described in the medical literature in the early 20th century. The first detailed descriptions of atherosclerosis in the arteries date back to the mid-19th century, but the term "atherosclerosis" was coined in the early 20th century to describe the condition of arterial wall thickening and plaque formation.


Is Atherosclerosis genetic?

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Do any clinics in MN offer atherosclerosis treatment?

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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.


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.


High levels of this type of cholesterol appear to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis?

That would be no other than RDAs.


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


Heart attakcs strokes atherosclerosis are problems of what systems?

Heart attacks are cardiovascular, strokes and atherosclerosis are neural.