Atherosclerosis

DescriptionAtherosclerosis is a disease in which plaques form in the artery wall. As a result, the arteries become thicker. Arteries are muscular blood vessels that carry blood from theheart.Plaque is formed from obesity, cholesterol, calcium and other substances contained inblood. Over time, plaque hardens and spread throughout the arteries. Then narrowedarteries. This has led to more serious problems including heart attacks, strokes or even death.The people with high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity are at risk of this disease.Similarly, smokers, people who are lazy to exercise, and longevity.SymptomsSymptoms will be stronger along with the narrowness of the arteries. Symptoms may arise in which narrowed arteries. If the narrowed artery in your chest, usually will causepain in the chest.TreatmentOne treatment for this disease is by lowering cholesterol and blood fats.