atherosclerosis
Vessel plaque buildup
Atherosclerosis is a disease in which fatty deposits called plaques build up inside artery walls, causing them to narrow and harden over time.
This restricts blood flow and can lead to serious cardiovascular problems including heart attack and stroke.
The condition develops gradually over decades, often without symptoms until significant blockage occurs.
Risk factors include high cholesterol, smoking, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
His atherosclerosis had progressed to the point where he needed bypass surgery.
Waxy lipid in blood
- lipidsWater-insoluble biomolecules
- calcificationMineral hardening of tissue
- foam cellsFat-saturated arterial immune cells
- macrophagesLarge pathogen-engulfing immune cells
monocytes · collagen · elastin · lesions · rupture · erosion · thrombosis · stenosis
Elevated blood fat levels
- hypertensionChronic elevated arterial pressure
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- smokingInhaling burning tobacco
- obesityExcess body fat condition
sedentary lifestyle · family history · age · metabolic syndrome · insulin resistance · inflammation · homocysteine · C-reactive protein
Malfunction of blood-pumping organ
- anginaIschemic chest discomfort
- myocardial infarctionCardiac tissue death event
- strokeSudden brain blood blockage
- ischemiaInsufficient tissue blood supply
claudication · angioplasty · stent · bypass · echocardiogram · angiography · stress test · revascularization
Lipid-lowering pharmaceuticals
- antihypertensivesMedications reducing blood pressure
- antiplateletClumping-cell inhibitor
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
- lifestyle modificationAdjusting personal habits deliberately
exercise · beta blockers · PCSK9 inhibitors · niacin · risk reduction
Of heart arteries
- carotidMajor neck artery
- femoralOf the thigh
- peripheralExternal computer add-on
- cerebralRelating to intellect
renal · iliac · aorta · subclavian · mesenteric · popliteal · tibial · brachial
cholesterol
Waxy lipid in blood
- lipidsWater-insoluble biomolecules
- calcificationMineral hardening of tissue
- foam cellsFat-saturated arterial immune cells
macrophages · monocytes · collagen · elastin · lesions · rupture · erosion · thrombosis · stenosis · occlusion
hyperlipidemia
Elevated blood fat levels
- hypertensionChronic elevated arterial pressure
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- smokingInhaling burning tobacco
obesity · sedentary lifestyle · family history · age · metabolic syndrome · insulin resistance · inflammation · homocysteine · C-reactive protein · LDL
heart disease
Malfunction of blood-pumping organ
- anginaIschemic chest discomfort
- myocardial infarctionCardiac tissue death event
- strokeSudden brain blood blockage
ischemia · claudication · angioplasty · stent · bypass · echocardiogram · angiography · stress test · revascularization · heart attack
statins
Lipid-lowering pharmaceuticals
- antihypertensivesMedications reducing blood pressure
- antiplateletClumping-cell inhibitor
- aspirinAcetylsalicylic acid tablet
lifestyle modification · exercise · beta blockers · PCSK9 inhibitors · niacin · risk reduction
coronary
Of heart arteries
- carotidMajor neck artery
- femoralOf the thigh
- peripheralExternal computer add-on
cerebral · renal · iliac · aorta · subclavian · mesenteric · popliteal · tibial · brachial · endothelium
- diseasescancer, diabetes, tuberculosis, influenza, measles
- health conditionsdiabetes, heart disease, cancer, asthma, hypertension
- heart healthheart disease, heart-healthy diet, heart attack, cardiologist, heart failure
- chronic conditionsdiabetes, heart disease, asthma, arthritis, hypertension
- health risksobesity, diabetes, smoking, hypertension, air pollution
- Aging Problemsdementia, Alzheimer's, osteoporosis, arthritis, falls
atherosclerosisembolism
Obstruction in blood vessel
thrombosis · stroke · heart attack · myocardial infarction · pulmonary embolism