atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is the condition in which fatty deposits collect on the walls of the arteries. These deposits may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.
Coronary artery disease caused by atherosclerosis
The function of the coronary arteries and veins is to supply the heart with vital oxygen for it to function. It may also carry trace minerals that help it conduct and contract.
Pathogenesis is the medical term meaning process that initiates a disease.
Myopathy is the medical term meaning disease of the muscle. my/o- muscle; pathy-disease
Arteriosclerosis is the medical term meaning progressive thickening of the inner walls of arteries.
Cardiopathy is the general term meaning any disease of the heart.
Carotid arteriosclerosis is hardening of the main arteries in the neck.
Blood vessels
Endarterectomy
CAD, which stands for coronary artery disease, is an abnormal condition of the coronary arteries.
This is a health condition. It is called peripheral arterial occlusive disease. Meaning A condition in which the arteries of the leg are obstructed.