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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 - 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 driven by elevated levels of cholesterol in the blood. [ 9 ] These lesions may lead to narrowing of the ...

4. Coronary artery disease - Wikipedia

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   Coronary artery disease (CAD), also called coronary heart disease (CHD), ischemic heart disease (IHD), [13] myocardial ischemia, [14] or simply heart disease, involves the reduction of blood flow to the cardiac muscle due to build-up of atherosclerotic plaque in the arteries of the heart. [5][6][15] It is the most common of the cardiovascular ...

5. Peripheral artery disease - Wikipedia

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   Peripheral artery disease most commonly affects the legs, but other arteries may also be involved, such as those of the arms, neck, or kidneys. [4][17] Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a form of peripheral vascular disease. Vascular refers to both the arteries and veins within the body. PAD differs from peripheral veinous disease.

6. How is heart disease linked to Alzheimer's development? - AOL

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   coronary arteriosclerosis. ischemic heart disease. myocardial infarction (heart attack) ... individuals with cardiovascular disease are at an increased risk for Alzheimer’s and other diseases ...

7. Arterial stiffness - Wikipedia

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   Arterial stiffness occurs as a consequence of biological aging and arteriosclerosis. [1] Inflammation plays a major role in arteriosclerosis development, and consequently it is a major contributor in large arteries stiffening. [2] Increased arterial stiffness is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events such as myocardial ...