A 27-year-old member asked:
What is arteriosclerosis?
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Dr. Charles Jostanswered
Cardiology 38 years experience
CVD: It is hardening of the arteries, caused by fat, cholesterol, and other substances building up in the arteries - this is called plaque - making the arteries stiffer. This plaque interferes with the normal function of the arteries and can cause problems and symptoms throughout the body. The plaque can block the arteries and/or it can break off and flow to smaller vessels and block them.
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Dr. Calvin Weisbergeranswered
53 years experience
Heart disease: Arteriosclerotic heart disease is the abnormality of the heart caused by arteriosclerosis of the heart arteries.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Are there other forms of arteriosclerosis?
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Dr. David Shenoudaanswered
Cardiology 23 years experience
Arteriosclerosis : Arteriosclerosis aka atherosclerosis is a systemic process and may occur in any and all arterial beds including the arteries that supply blood to the heart, brain, kidneys, extremities and the intestines. Prevention is of paramount importance and risk factor modification remains the best form of prevention.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
What are all the types of arteriosclerosis?
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Dr. Mark Rasakanswered
Cardiology 35 years experience
System wide : Ateriosclerosis is a systemic disease. If its noted in the brain its called cerebral vascular disease, in the heart, coronary artey disease, and in the extremities peripheral vascular disease.
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A 23-year-old member asked:
When does arteriosclerosis start?
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Dr. Michael Fensteranswered
Cardiology 33 years experience
Early: The process of atherosclerosis can actually begin in our late teens and early twenties; although the consequences may not manifest for many years. Autopsy examination from young people dying in wars and trauma has revealed early signs of atherosclerosis in these individuals.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
What does arteriosclerosis lead to?
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Dr. Charles Jostanswered
Cardiology 38 years experience
Blockage(s): It leads to progressive hardening of the arteries, caused by fat, cholesterol, and other substances building up in the arteries-this is called plaque - making the arteries stiffer.This plaque interferes with the normal function of the arteries and can cause problems and symptoms throughout the body.The plaque can block the arteries and/or it can break off and flow to smaller vessels and block them.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
How can you cure arteriosclerosis?
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Dr. Charles Jostanswered
Cardiology 38 years experience
Manage: There is no cure for atherosclerosis but you can manage it: quit smoking!, lose weight: BMI <28, control blood pressure, control cholesterol, exercise every day (clear program with your doctor), take prescribed medications, control blood sugar, change diet to low fat, low sugar. Take care of yourself and you can control this disease process!
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