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2. Arteriosclerosis - Wikipedia

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   Arteriosclerosis, literally meaning "hardening of the arteries", is an umbrella term for a vascular disorder characterized by abnormal thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity [3] of the walls of arteries; [4] this process gradually restricts the blood flow to one's organs and tissues and can lead to severe health risks brought on by atherosclerosis, which is a specific form of ...

3. Atherosclerosis: What Men Need to Know About Plaque ... - AOL

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   People with coronary artery disease, or narrowing of the blood vessels supplying their heart, may develop symptoms such as: Chest pain that often gets worse with stress or physical activity ...

4. Atherosclerosis - Wikipedia

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   Atherosclerosis [a] is a pattern of the disease arteriosclerosis, [8] characterized by development of abnormalities called lesions in walls of arteries.This is a chronic inflammatory disease involving many different cell types and is driven by elevated levels of cholesterol in the blood. [9]

5. Coronary artery disease - Wikipedia

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   The diagnosis of microvascular angina (previously known as cardiac syndrome X – the rare coronary artery disease that is more common in females, as mentioned, is a diagnosis of exclusion. Therefore, usually, the same tests are used as in any person suspected of having coronary artery disease: [77] Intravascular ultrasound

6. 8 Common Cardiovascular Diseases for Men & How to ... - AOL

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   Cardiovascular disease is a catchall term for any condition that affects the heart or blood vessels. It can have many potential causes, including genetics, lifestyle habits, and underlying health ...

7. Vascular disease - Wikipedia

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   Peripheral artery disease – occurs when atheromatous plaques build up in the arteries that supply blood to the arms and legs, causing the arteries to narrow or become blocked. [ 1 ] Erythromelalgia - a rare peripheral vascular disease with symptoms that include burning pain, increased temperature, erythema and swelling that generally affect ...

8. Your biggest questions about strokes, answered - AOL

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   Heart disease: Problems with your heart and arteries can increase your risk of plaque buildup or blood clots that can cause a stroke. Diabetes: High blood sugar can cause damage to blood vessels ...

9. Arterial occlusion - Wikipedia

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   Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood to body tissues. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] An occlusion of arteries disrupts oxygen and blood supply to tissues, leading to ischemia . [ 1 ] Depending on the extent of ischemia, symptoms of arterial occlusion range from simple soreness and pain that can be relieved with rest, [ 3 ] to a lack of sensation ...