Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis
(ath"er-o-skleh-RO'sis) comes from the Greek words athero (meaning
gruel or paste) and sclerosis (hardness). It's the name of the process
in which deposits of fatty substances, cholesterol, cellular waste
products, calcium and other substances build up in the inner lining
of an artery. This buildup is called plaque. It usually affects large
and medium-sized arteries. Some hardening of arteries often occurs
when people grow older. Plaques can grow large enough to significantly
reduce the blood's flow through an artery. But most of the damage
occurs when they become fragile and rupture. Plaques that rupture
cause blood clots to form that can block blood flow or break off and
travel to another part of the body. If either happens and blocks a
blood vessel that feeds the heart, it causes a heart attack. If it
blocks a blood vessel that feeds the brain, it causes a stroke. And
if blood supply to the arms or legs is reduced, it can cause difficulty
walking and eventually gangrene.
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