copy and paste this google map to your website or blog!
Press copy button and paste into your blog or website.
(Please switch to 'HTML' mode when posting into your blog. Examples: WordPress Example, Blogger Example)
Atherosclerosis: Symptoms, Causes Treatment - Cleveland Clinic Heart Coronary artery disease (CAD, which can lead to a heart attack) happens in the arteries that supply blood to your heart You may experience: Shortness of breath (dyspnea) during light physical activity Chest pain or discomfort (angina) Pain in your back, shoulders, neck, arms or belly Feeling dizzy or lightheaded Heart palpitations
Arteriosclerosis atherosclerosis - Symptoms and causes Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls This buildup is called plaque The plaque can cause arteries to narrow, blocking blood flow The plaque also can burst, leading to a blood clot
What is Atherosclerosis? - American Heart Association Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) involves plaque buildup in artery walls, which includes conditions such as acute coronary syndrome and peripheral artery disease, and can cause a heart attack, stable or unstable angina, stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA) or aortic aneurysm
Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: What It Is and . . . Key takeaways: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a condition that causes arteries to narrow, restricting healthy blood flow to organs and other parts of the body When ASCVD blocks blood flow to the heart or brain, it can lead to a heart attack or stroke
Atherosclerosis - What Is Atherosclerosis? | NHLBI, NIH Atherosclerosis is a common condition that leads to heart disease and other health problems It’s caused by the buildup of sticky cholesterol plaque in the arteries, but it’s preventable and treatable
Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Diseases - Diet and Health . . . Atherosclerosis is the pathological process in the coronary arteries, cerebral arteries, iliac and femoral arteries, and aorta that is responsible for coronary heart disease (CHD), stroke, and peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: Causes Treatment . . . Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, or ASCVD, is a condition where a sticky substance called plaque builds up inside the arteries This accumulation narrows the arteries, restricting the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the body’s organs The process of plaque buildup, known as atherosclerosis, develops slowly and can affect arteries throughout the body The diseases linked to ASCVD are a
Atherosclerotic Disease: Pathogenesis Approaches to . . . Collectively, atherosclerotic diseases represent the leading causes of death worldwide 2 Stroke leads to 1 in 6 deaths, while the prevalence of CAD among adult Americans is estimated at 7 1%, or around 20 million people
Atherosclerosis - Johns Hopkins Medicine Signs and symptoms of atherosclerosis may develop gradually, and may be few, as the plaque gradually builds up in the artery Symptoms may also vary depending on the affected artery However, when a major artery is blocked, signs and symptoms may be severe, such as those occurring with heart attack, stroke, or blood clot