ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -If there’s too much cholesterol in the blood, the cholesterol and other substances may form deposits (plaques) that collect on artery walls. Plaques can cause an artery to become narrowed or blocked. If a plaque ruptures, a blood clot can form.

Detailed explanation-2: -Atherosclerosis is thickening or hardening of the arteries caused by a buildup of plaque in the inner lining of an artery. Risk factors may include high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, obesity, physical activity, and eating saturated fats.

Detailed explanation-3: -Atherosclerosis, sometimes called “hardening of the arteries, ” occurs when fat, cholesterol, and other substances build up in the walls of arteries. These deposits are called plaques. Over time, these plaques can narrow or completely block the arteries and cause problems throughout the body.

Detailed explanation-4: -A high level of ‘bad cholesterol’ (LDL) in your blood can cause a build up of atheroma (fatty deposits) in your arteries, increasing your risk of heart attack or stroke. If you have a high blood cholesterol level, cholesterol-lowering medicine called statins may be prescribed.