Category: atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis — the buildup of plaque in your arteries, causing them to harden and narrow — develops slowly over a number of years. Your chances of developing atherosclerosis are based on several different risk factors. Some of these can’t be changed, like your age and your personal and family medical history. But other factors that… Continue reading What You Can Do to Prevent Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis occurs when fat-containing deposits called plaque form in your arteries, causing them to harden and narrow. This can reduce blood flow to different areas of your body, depending on which arteries are affected. (1) Treatment for atherosclerosis is often critical when it affects the arteries leading to your heart, a condition known as coronary… Continue reading Treatment Options for Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is the buildup of plaque — a combination of cholesterol, fat, calcium, and blood elements — on and inside the walls of your arteries. This causes arteries to narrow and stiffen, reducing blood flow throughout the body and potentially causing damage to organs and tissues. Atherosclerosis develops gradually, and people with mild forms of… Continue reading Atherosclerosis Symptoms and Diagnosis

Atherosclerosis is the buildup of plaque — a combination of cholesterol, fat, calcium, and blood elements — on and inside the walls of your arteries. (1) Your arteries are the blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from your heart to the rest of your body. When they narrow and stiffen due to plaque buildup, blood… Continue reading What Is Atherosclerosis? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention