Atherosclerosis
Coronary artery disease
Coronary artery disease otherwise known as atherosclerosis causes lesions to form on the arteries and it can slowly cause the calcification of the arterial walls, something which can become quite serious over time. As someone who has this condition starts to age, their arteries begin to lose elasticity and there are a number of health […]
Atherosclerosis prevention
The arteries in your body are responsible for carrying blood from your heart to your organs and feeding your body with oxygen. Should this flow be interrupted or slowed, then you risk not only overtaxing your heart, but your organs are at risk for failure. In the case of atherosclerosis, this is exactly what happens. […]
Coronary atherosclerosis
Coronary atherosclerosis is a type of atherosclerosis that involves a build up of plaque on the lining of the arteries. Plaque is a waxy type substance that can be fatty deposits, fibrin, calcium and the products of cellular waste. This process causes the walls of the arteries to thicken and become less pliable. The blood […]
Atherosclerosis treatment
Atherosclerosis is hardening of the arteries which is also known as arteriosclerosis. Healthy arteries are strong and flexible which is necessary to carry oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. Arteries are lined with endothelium which works to keep the inside of the arteries smooth to ensure blood flow. When cholesterol damages the endothelium it creates […]
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is an illness that affects the arterial blood vessels, as well as a long-term swelling reaction in the arteries’ walls due of the build up of macrophage white blood cells. It is also characterized by Low-density (particularly tiny particles) Lipoproteins (plasma proteins that absorb triglycerides and cholesterol), without sufficient elimination of cholesterol and fats […]
