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TESHAWN SIMMONS AND MELODY RODRIGUEZ

OVERVIEW OF

ATHEROSCLEROSIS

Atherosclerosis is the thickening or hardening of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque in the inner lining of an artery.

What causes

Atherosclerosis

 Arteriosclerosis is a type of vascular disease where the blood vessels carrying oxygen away from the heart (arteries) become damaged from factors such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes and certain genetic influences.

Organs that may be affected by

atherosclerosis

 (^) Pelvis- Plaque can narrow or stiffen the iliac arteries, reducing the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the pelvis and legs  (^) Brain- If the buildup becomes too severe, it can block flow and cause an ischemic stroke. An ischemic stroke can permanently impair brain and body function.  (^) Kidneys- The process commonly known as 'hardening of the arteries' results in narrowing and hardening of the arteries, so the blood supply to the kidneys becomes increasingly restricted. ARVD can cause chronic kidney disease and lead to end-stage kidney disease especially as people get older.  (^) Legs- The fatty deposits are made up of cholesterol and

REPERCUSSIONS OF

ATHEROSCLEROSIS SHORT TERM

 If you have atherosclerosis in the arteries in your arms and legs, you may have symptoms of peripheral artery disease, such as leg pain when walking (claudication) or decreased blood pressure in an affected limb.

Name of treatment of

atherosclerosis

 There are currently no treatments to reverse atherosclerosis, but you may be offered medicines to lower your risk of having a heart attack or a stroke.

How to treat

atherosclerosis

 Antiplatelet medicines are medicines used to decrease the ability of platelets in the blood to stick together and cause clots. Aspirin, clopidogrel, ticlopidine, and dipyridamole are examples of antiplatelet medicines.