Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is a type of arteriosclerosis in which the wall of the artery has lesions. These lesions may lead to narrowing due to the buildup of atheromatous plaque. There are usually no symptoms.

Atherosclerosis .

When severe, it can cause coronary artery disease, stroke, peripheral artery disease, or kidney failure.

References

  1. ↑ "Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis - Symptoms and causes". Mayo Clinic. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  2. ↑ "What Is Atherosclerosis? - NHLBI, NIH". www.nhlbi.nih.gov. 22 June 2016. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  3. ↑ "What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Atherosclerosis? - NHLBI, NIH". www.nhlbi.nih.gov. 22 June 2016. Retrieved 5 November 2017.