PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Atherosclerosis is a specific type of arteriosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls. This buildup is called plaque. The plaque can cause arteries to narrow, blocking blood flow.

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, which develops from fatty plaque buildup, is a common type of arteriosclerosis. Plaque often starts to build up during childhood and gets worse with age. Risk factors include unhealthy cholesterol levels, unhealthy lifestyle habits, and your gene.

Detailed explanation-4: -Blood lipids (fats) that contain cholesterol include low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). LDL (’bad’) cholesterol can lead to plaque forming in the arteries while HDL (’good’) cholesterol helps to remove cholesterol from the body and makes it harder for plaque to form in the arteries.