ANATOMY
CHEST AND CARDIOVASCULAR
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The build-up of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls.
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A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high.
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Sudden, unexpected loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness.
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Improper beating of the heart, whether irregular, too fast, or too slow.
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Damage to the brain from interruption of its blood supply.
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Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Atherosclerosis thickening or hardening of the arteries. It is caused by a buildup of plaque in the inner lining of an artery. Plaque is made up of deposits of fatty substances, cholesterol, cellular waste products, calcium, and fibrin.
Detailed explanation-3: -Atherosclerosis is a hardening of your arteries due to gradual plaque buildup. Risk factors include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, tobacco use, obesity, lack of exercise and a diet high in saturated fat.
Detailed explanation-4: -High blood pressure: Over time, high blood pressure can damage artery walls, allowing plaque to build up. Diabetes: High blood sugar can damage the inner layers of the arteries, causing plaque buildup. Metabolic syndrome: High levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood increase your risk.