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The increase in pulse pressure may result in increased damage to blood vessels in target organs such as the brain or kidneys. [19] [20] This effect may be exaggerated if the increase in arterial stiffness results in reduced wave reflection and more propagation of the pulsatile pressure into the microcirculation. [19]
All are linked through common features such as the stiffening of arterial vessels, thickening of arterial walls and degenerative nature of the disease. [5] [6] Arteriolosclerosis, unlike atherosclerosis, is a sclerosis that only affects small arteries and arterioles, which carry nutrients and blood to the cells. [7]
The thrombus then travels downstream to other blood vessels, where the blood clot may partially or completely block blood flow. If the blood flow is completely blocked, cell deaths occur due to the lack of oxygen supply to nearby cells, resulting in necrosis. [81] The narrowing or obstruction of blood flow can occur in any artery within the body.
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 ...
Our blood vessels thicken and stiffen as we age, which can lead to higher blood pressure. Genetics. If you have a family member with high blood pressure, you’re at increased risk of developing ...
A 2023 trial of more than 200 people with an average age of 61 found that consuming a lower-sodium diet could lower blood pressure in a way similar to commonly prescribed medications for hypertension.
[citation needed] In this situation, the kidney supplied blood by the narrowed renal artery suffers from inadequate blood flow, which in turn causes the size of the kidneys to decrease. Other consequences include arterial stiffening, which involves a gradual breakdown of elastic fibers and intima (the innermost layer of a blood vessel) thickening.
Calcium phosphate (hydroxyapatite) deposits in the muscular layer of the blood vessels appear to play a significant role in stiffening the arteries and inducing the early phase of coronary arteriosclerosis. This can be seen in a so-called metastatic mechanism of calciphylaxis as it occurs in chronic kidney disease and hemodialysis.