what is atherosclerosis?
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the hardening of blooms vessels ( arteries ) is known as atherosclerosis
this is mainly caused due to plaque
this is mainly caused due to plaque
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"Atherosclerosis" is a disorder in which the arteries become narrow due to the deposition of lipids in their walls.
Extra Information :-
- Artherosclerosis may be caused due to high LDL levels, Cytomegalovirus, Prolonged high blood pressure, Carbon monoxide, Smoking, High blood-glucose levels, etc.
- Artherosclerosis can affect almost any artery but, the disease most often develops in the aorta, the coronary arteries and the cerebral arteries.
- When atherosclerosis occurs in the cerebral arteries, less blood is delivered to the brain.
- Artherosclerosis when caused in the cerebral arteries, can lead to "Cerebrovascular accidents" (CVAs).
- Cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs) are commonly referred to as "Strokes".
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