Atherosclerosis, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment.

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0:00 Introduction
0:32 Symptoms of Atherosclerosis
1:35 Causes of Atherosclerosis
2:10 Diagnosis of Atherosclerosis
2:32 Treatment of Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is a pattern of the disease arteriosclerosis[7] in which the wall of the artery develops abnormalities, called lesions. These lesions may lead to narrowing due to the buildup of atheromatous plaque.[8] At onset there are usually no symptoms, but if they develop, symptoms generally begin around middle age.[1] When severe, it can result in coronary artery disease, stroke, peripheral artery disease, or kidney problems, depending on which arteries are affected.[1]
The exact cause is not known.[1] Risk factors include abnormal cholesterol levels, elevated levels of inflammatory markers,[9] high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, obesity, family history, and an unhealthy diet.[3] Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances found in the blood.[8] The narrowing of arteries limits the flow of oxygen-rich blood to parts of the body.[8] Diagnosis is based upon a physical exam, electrocardiogram, and exercise stress test, among others.[10]
Prevention is generally by eating a healthy diet, exercising, not smoking, and maintaining a normal weight.[4] Treatment of established disease may include medications to lower cholesterol such as statins, blood pressure medication, or medications that decrease clotting, such as aspirin.[5] A number of procedures may also be carried out such as percutaneous coronary intervention, coronary artery bypass graft, or carotid endarterectomy.[5]
Atherosclerosis generally starts when a person is young and worsens with age.[2] Almost all people are affected to some degree by the age of 65.[6] It is the number one cause of death and disability in the developed world.[11] Though it was first described in 1575,[12] there is evidence that the condition occurred in people more than 5,000 years ago.[12]

[@malinab8387]

Thank you for the video. It's short which is exactly why I clicked it :) yet very thoroughly explained!!

[@zahedabegum9366]

Good explanation about arthrosclerosis thank you sir

[@MedicalCentric]

You are welcome

[@bhashanaisula3164]

It's great.I learned a lot from this video. Thank you 😊

[@MedicalCentric]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sixpackbinky]

Go low carb or carnivore diet, intermediate fast, no sugar, rice or beans, keep your insulin low, Atophagy is the answer for this disease and the diet change I mentioned.

[@LilYungGrabBagJr]

For how long

[@zellanutellaa]

My ex has this and I worry about him often

[@lydiaveldhuizen3157]

Whauh.? Bloodthinners ..? That will not stop the Artherioclerosis. What kind of advice is that?
Oké you thin the blood and than as soon as the Arterie is complete closing down. Here you are because you Didn,t Curre the Cause. You get a Stroke or a Heart Attack. Thanks Doc for helping me out with Nothing.

[@zellanutellaa]

I was thinking the same thing honestly but didn’t want to comment I don’t think their is anything that can cure this

[@BK-iv1jw]

@@zellanutellaa While blood thinners won't stop atherosclerosis, blood thinners can prevent the development of blood clots, which can easily be formed when one has atherosclerosis. Blood clots then clog the arteries and lead to heart attacks. Therefore, blood thinners can treat the affects caused by atherosclerosis and prevent sudden death due to a heart attack.
:) Hope this helps and have a great day.