What is arteriosclerosis?
Q: What is arteriosclerosis?
A: Arteriosclerosis is a diseased condition of the arteries in which the artery walls become thickened, hardened, and lose elasticity.
Q: What are the three main types of arteriosclerosis?
A: The three main types of arteriosclerosis are Atherosclerosis, Mönckeberg Arteriosclerosis, and Arteriolosclerosis.
Q: What is Atherosclerosis?
A: Atherosclerosis is the most common type of arteriosclerosis. It is the narrowing of arteries due to a buildup of plaque, usually made up of cholesterol, fatty substances, cellular waste products, calcium, and fibrin, inside the arteries.
Q: What is Mönckeberg Arteriosclerosis?
A: Mönckeberg Arteriosclerosis is a type of arteriosclerosis in which the middle layer of the artery becomes stiff due to calcium deposits.
Q: What is Arteriolosclerosis?
A: Arteriolosclerosis is a type of arteriosclerosis that affects the body's smaller arteries.
Q: What are some effects of arteriosclerosis?
A: The effects of arteriosclerosis can lead to lack of regular blood flow, which can make you dizzy, numb, have slurred speech, and have other symptoms. Thromboses can further block the blood flow, causing you to be at risk of getting stroke or a heart attack.
Q: How can arteriosclerosis be prevented?
A: Arteriosclerosis can be prevented by reducing risks such as smoking, obesity, and low amounts of exercise. Doctors recommend dieting and exercise, including diets that are low in cholesterol and saturated fats. Some patients may take drugs that lower the amount of cholesterol in their blood.
