The most commoncardiovasculardisease isatherosclerosis(hardening of the arteries). Atherosclerosis of thecoronaryarteries may cause the development of a coronarythrombus(blood clot), which blocks the flow of blood to the heart muscle. If, as a result, part of the heart muscle dies, the condition ...
The most common cardiovascular disease is atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries may cause the development of a coronary thrombus (blood clot), which blocks the flow of blood to the heart muscle. If, as a result, part of the heart muscle dies, th...
The heart is a four chambered, hollow muscle and double acting pump that is located in the chest between the lungs. Heart diseases caused by high blood pressure contributes to hardening of the arteries. High levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) build up in the arteries as a result of uncontrolled...
(HealthDay)—Heart disease affects more than just the heart. It also can take a toll on the legs, feet, kidneys and even the brain, according to vascular surgery experts. Heart disease is a general term, usually linked to arteriosclerosis or "hardening of the arteries," the Society for ...
#4. The way many people define cardiovascular disease is atherosclerosis and its consequences. Atherosclerosis is sometimes described as “hardening of the arteries.” That’s because cholesterol, fats, and other substances such as white blood cells collect in the walls of the blood vessels that ...
Coronary artery disease Hardening of the arteries Heart disease Ischemic heart disease Narrowing of the arteries Coronary heart disease (coronary artery disease) is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in the U.S. More women than men have died annually from ischemic heart disease since 1984...
Coronary artery disease (CAD) isatherosclerosis, or hardening, of the arteries that provide vital oxygen andnutrientsto the heart. What Are Abnormal Heart Rhythms? The heart is an amazing organ. It beats in a steady, even rhythm, about 60 to 100 times each minute. (That's about 100,000 ...
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High LDL levels can lead to clogging and hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), and this is also a primary cause of heart attacks. LDL cholesterol level should be LOW in your blood! An LDL level of less than 100 mg/dl is heart healthy. You can keep LDL low by:(1) keeping ...
Atherosclerosis ("hardening of the arteries"):The process whereby abnormal deposits of lipids, cholesterol, inflammatory cells, and plaque build-up lead tocoronary artery diseaseand other cardiovascular problems. Atria:The upper chambers of the heart. (Atrium refers to one chamber of the heart). ...