Atherosclerosis - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors

About- Arteriosclerosis also called atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease occurs when arteries (the blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from the heart to the rest of the body) become thick and stiff and clogged due to the build-up of fats, cholesterol, and other substances cause restricting blood flow to the organs and tissues.

Symptoms-

Carotid artery disease

Chest pain (angina)

Chronic kidney disease

Confusion

Fatigue

Muscle weakness

Pain in the body parts

Peripheral artery disease (PAD)

Shortness of breath

Causes-

High blood pressure

High cholesterol

Diabetes

High triglycerides in the blood

Inflammation from diseases, such as arthritis, lupus or infections

Increasing age

Smoking

An unhealthy, high-fat diet

Lack of exercise or inactivity

Being overweight or obese

Excessive alcoholism

A family history

Specialist to Visit

Cardiologist

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References-
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov
http://www.heart.org
https://www.nhs.uk