Atherosclerosis is a complex, artery - related complication and when not treated, has serious reperc

Atherosclerosis is a serious disease that remains asymptomatic for many years. Atherosclerotic wounds or atherosclerotic plaques are divided into two broad categories, these are stable and unstable (also called vulnerable).
Due to the accumulation of macrophage blood cells that are promoted through low-density lipoproteins (plasma proteins that transport cholesterol and triglycerides), cause Coronary artery disease (a chronic inflammatory response within the walls of the arteries). Hardening or even furring of the arteries happens when functional high density lipoproteins are unable to effectively remove fatty acids and blood cholesterol from the macrophages through functional high density lipoproteins (HDL). This is often caused by the development of multiple plaques within the arteries.

Various signs and symptoms of Atherosclerosis:

Atherosclerosis typically begins in early teenage years, and is normally seen in some major arteries. It is asymptomatic but not detected by most diagnostic procedures during life. Signs and symptoms normally do not arise until blood flow becomes minimal or clogged.

• Abdominal aortic aneurysm


• Coronary artery disease


• Renal system illness


• Mesenteric artery ischemia


• Peripheral artery illness


• Renal artery stenosis


• Hypertension


• Stroke (cerebrovascular disease)


• Thoracic aortic aneurysm

A variety of reasons and risk factors leading to Atherosclerosis:

Atherosclerosis is a common disorder which specifically impacts the medium and large blood vessels. It occurs when body fat, bad cholesterol, and other substances build-up in the walls of the arteries and form hard structures referred to as plaque. Plaque can make the artery narrow and less flexible, making it harder for blood to flow. In case the arteries become narrow, blood circulation to the heart slows down or stops. This causes chest pain, shortness of breath or even a cardiac arrest.

Bits of plaque could break off and move through the infected artery to smaller blood vessels, blocking them and leading to embolization (tissue damage). This is a common cause of heart attack and stroke. Blood clots could also form all around a fissure in the plaque leading to blocked blood flow. When the clog moves into an artery in the heart, lungs, or brain, it can cause a stroke, heart attack, or lung embolism. Sometimes, the atherosclerotic plaque is related to the weakening of the wall of an artery. This ultimately leads to aneurysm.

Atherosclerosis can affect several different body organ systems, including the heart, bronchi, brain, intestinal tract, renal system, and limbs.
Risk elements for Atherosclerosis include:

• Diabetes


• Heavy alcohol consumption


• High blood pressure levels


• High blood cholesterol levels


• High-fat diet


• Increasing age


• Obesity


• Personal or family back ground of coronary disease


• Cigarette smoking

Several methods or treatments which help treat Atherosclerosis:
Avoid unhealthy fats. Eat well-balanced foods which are lower in fat and bad cholesterol. Include portions of fruit and veggies. Including fish to your diet at least twice a week may be beneficial. However, don't consume deep-fried seafood.
Ensure you get your blood pressure checked every 1 Or 2 years, especially if high blood pressure runs within your family.
Start exercising regularly for 30 minutes a day if you're not overweight, and for 60 - 90 minutes each day if you are obese.

Surgical options:

• Angioplasty and stent - heart - discharge


• Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral blood vessels