THERE is no doubt that atherosclerosis is a silent but formidable disease, pointed to being at the heart of several of the most serious health risks today. The worst part is that its symptoms are ...

Stay with us as we examine what causes atherosclerosis, potential complications, and ways you can keep your heart healthy throughout your life. Atherosclerosis contributes to about half of all ...

Atherosclerosis can lead to a heart attack, stroke, and other complications. Other terms for the condition include arteriosclerosis and hardening of the arteries. The plaque that is the cause of ...

Atherosclerosis, or ... The health body lists four possible causes of such damage, which include: Elevated levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood High blood pressure Tobacco smoking ...

But atherosclerosis is a specific type of arteriosclerosis with different causes, symptoms, and treatment. Arteriosclerosis is the general name for a group of conditions that cause arteries to ...

Diseases linked with atherosclerosis, such as coronary artery disease, are the leading causes of death worldwide. “Sclerosis” means “scar tissue.” The scar tissue in MS is located on the ...

While atherosclerosis (buildup of plaque in the arteries) is the most common cause of a heart attack, several other lifestyle habits and underlying conditions can also raise your risk ...

Atherosclerosis often causes no symptoms until it becomes a medical emergency, such as a heart attack or stroke. However, symptoms of atherosclerosis may include: chest pain pain in the limbs ...

This presentation by Dr. Jim Oates outlines the causes and risk factors for the build-up of fats, cholesterol and other substances on arterial walls (known as atherosclerosis). Oates draws from recent ...