Question 1

in atherosclerosis, plaque builds up in the arteries occluding the lumen.how would this affect bp?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If the plaque occludes the artery then the blood pressure inside the artery will drop.. If it just stiffens the artery without affecting blood flow, the blood pressure inside the artery may be unchanged or appear elevated depending upon the measurement technique.

Question 2

is bloodpressure of 180/120 for one or two month is enough to develop decent amount of atherosclerosis plaque in the arteries?

Accepted Answer

: This is hypertension and over years you will develop atherosclerosis. It is impossible to tell how much you would see in two years without imagining. Rapid treatment with reducing your BP could prevent progression of disease. Good Luck

Question 3

does a normal ct calcium score scan eliminate possibility of atherosclerosis plaque build up in arteries?

Accepted Answer

Not entirely: Usually, a calcium score &gt;100 indicates that calcium deposits are present &amp; that coronary heart disease/obstruction is likely present. Scores between 0 &amp; 100 are considered normal, but this may just indicate a very small amount of calcium that hasn't progressed to disease yet. At your age, follow heart disease prevention--non-smoking, healthy eating/exercise, not calcium score. Good wishes:)

Question 4

clear angiogram 2013 before 
heart valve surgery.how many yrs is angiogram good for before plaque build up?
healthyish diet.grandmother lived to 72 had atherosclerosis and mother had stroke from carotid artery at 74.my bmi 22.9 good bp. non smoker?

Accepted Answer

: I don’t think anyone knows how long it takes plaque to develop. The most important thing thing is what you do: watching your cholesterol (diet); blood pressure; exercise; monitoring your blood sugar. All of those things will help to keep your blood vessels clean. Good luck

Question 5

what is plaque buildup in arteries?

Accepted Answer

Atherosclerosis: Narrowing or 'hardening of the arteries' seems like the body's way of planned obsolescence--or complete wearing out.  Over time our arteries become more narrow and certain conditions speed up the process: smoking, diabetes (and overweight/metabolic syndrome), hi blood pressure, and hi cholesterol.  Exercise can slow down the process.  Plaque build up in arteries leads to heart attack and strokes.

Question 6

is congestive heart failure due to high blood pressure and obesity reversible? heart is enlarged and stiff, but there's no plaque buildup in arteries.

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the blood pressure is well controlled and weight is reduced, the heart will remodel and become more flexible again.

Question 7

what are the causes of plaque buildup in the arteries?

Accepted Answer

Atherosclerosis: Caused by fats being stored in the walls of the arteries creating plaques. Other contributing factors are smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure.  Dietshigh in fats also are problematic.

Question 8

i'm just wondering, if you think that you might have plaque buildup in your arteries?

Accepted Answer

Part of being human: Plaque is when the  fat in the bloodstream build up inside the arteries and then get calcified causing atherosclerosis and plaque.   Clues come from your blood tests and of course any symptoms you may have in your heart,  legs,  brain,  and other areas.   Do you have a strong family history ?   It is not so much the presence of plaque  which happens to us all but rather the effect of this plaque.

Question 9

what is the best non-invasive test to look at the inside of arteries for plaque buildup? thanks!

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound: Arterial plaque can be investigated with ultrasound of the carotid arteries, the abdominal aorta, or the leg arteries. Plaque in the coronary arteries can be inferred by presence of calcium seen on an ultrafast coronary artery ct scan. Those are all non-invasive.

Question 10

is the plaque buildup in an artery able to be removed through surgery?

Accepted Answer

Arterial plaque: Yes, it can be removed( endarterectomy) or crushed(balloon angioplasty). Not every plaque need to be removed unless it causes significant diminished blood flow.

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