Arteriosclerotic Disease ( Arteriosclerosis ) is a situation in which arteries become inelastic, thick and block due to fat formed on the walls of the arteries. The formation of Arteriosclerosis also known as Plaque caused due to the presence of nicotine, cholesterol fats, abnormal sugars or high blood pressure in the blood. One becomes more at risk with this disease as he grows old or if any member of the family is suffering from this disease. Emotional stress and obesity are also the factors inviting this disease.
Effects and symptoms of Arteriosclerotic Disease :
Arteriosclerosis obstructs proper blood circulation in the organs of the body of oxygenated blood. Arteriosclerosis if taking place to the artery of heart; the outcome can be a heart attack. As if an artery of brain if affected, the patient will suffer memory loss or paralysis. This disease could harm the kidneys, uterus, legs or eyes. (more…)