The two main types of stroke are termed ischemic and hemorrhagic and involve blood vessels in the brain. Ischemic strokes comprise about 80% to 85% of all strokes and are caused when a blood vessel in the brain becomes clogged with a clot just like the clogged arteries in the heart. A h...
Atherosclerosis tends to affect larger elastic arteries and medium size muscular arteries like theaortaorcarotid artery. It may also affect the smaller coronary arteries of the heart. Athersclerotic plaques form under the endothelial lining within the underlying intima connective tissue. How does atherosc...
When you suddenly feel light-headed, it may be another of top 10 symptoms of clogged arteries. It is also an early warning symptom of a stroke. Dizziness, loss of coordination or balance, unexplained falls or trouble walking can be caused by the buildup of plaque in your carotid arteries....