PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -If the blockage occurs in an artery of the heart (coronary artery), it will cause angina (chest pain). As it progresses, atherosclerosis in the arteries of the heart may cause a heart attack or if it develops in the brain, it can cause a stroke.