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Arteriosclerosis refers to the thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of arterial walls. It is caused by the loss of elastic protein elastin in arteries over time and with age, as well as genetic traits. This causes cholesterol and calcium deposits to build up in artery walls, forming atheromatous plaques that narrow arteries. Arteriosclerosis reduces blood flow and can lead to problems like angina, heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral arterial disease.

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Arteriosclerosis refers to the thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of arterial walls. It is caused by the loss of elastic protein elastin in arteries over time and with age, as well as genetic traits. This causes cholesterol and calcium deposits to build up in artery walls, forming atheromatous plaques that narrow arteries. Arteriosclerosis reduces blood flow and can lead to problems like angina, heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral arterial disease.

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Arteriosclerosis refers to the thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of arterial walls. It is caused by the loss of elastic protein elastin in arteries over time and with age, as well as genetic traits. This causes cholesterol and calcium deposits to build up in artery walls, forming atheromatous plaques that narrow arteries. Arteriosclerosis reduces blood flow and can lead to problems like angina, heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral arterial disease.

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Arteriosclerosis refers to the thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of arterial walls. It is caused by the loss of elastic protein elastin in arteries over time and with age, as well as genetic traits. This causes cholesterol and calcium deposits to build up in artery walls, forming atheromatous plaques that narrow arteries. Arteriosclerosis reduces blood flow and can lead to problems like angina, heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral arterial disease.

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Arteriosclerosis refers to a group of disorders


which causes the thickening , hardening and
loss of elasticity in arterial walls.
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Old age
genetic trait

Loss of protein called


elastin

Loss of elasticity of the


arterial musculature

Thickening of the
arterial walls

Arteriosclerosis
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Deposition of cholesterol beneath the
endothelium of arteries

Deposition of fibres and calcium ions


in the cholesterol

Deposits will calcify & become hard

Atheromatous plaques formed &


cause the narrowing of arterial lumen
reduces
blood
circulation

Angina
pectoris
Heart
(Chest attack
pain)

Effects
peripheral arterial
disease (narrowing
of arteries other
than those that
Hypertension supply the heart or
brain cause leg pain
when walking which
resolves with rest)

Stroke
• Eat food that has low saturated fats, cholesterol and salt
Watch • Eat lots of fruits and vegetables
our diet

• Exercise regularly to maintain a healthy weight


Watch • Regular exercise helps to maintain a healthy heart and good blood
our circulation
weight

• Smoking tends to constrict arterioles


Don’t • Increase blood pressure & blood cholesterol
smoke

• If there is a family history of cardiovascular diseases, it is good to


Regular
medical
keep track of our blood pressure, cholesterol, triglyceride and
check- sugar levels
ups

• This can aggravate and lead to other serious complications.


Avoid
stress

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