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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.
Florine Wiza
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∙ 8y agoAtherosclerosis is the clogging or hardening of arteries or blood vessels caused by plaque.
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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
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.
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
Is Atherosclerosis an infectious disease?
No
Can you have a massage if you have atherosclerosis?
yes
Do chemicals in tobacco smoke help cause atherosclerosis?
No not really, it is mostly plaque buildup from cholesterol that causes atherosclerosis.
