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Chronic disease characterized by abnormal thickening of the walls of the arteries. In atherosclerosis, its major form, fatty deposits (called atheromas) of cholesterol form on arterial inner walls. These thicken, forming plaques that narrow the vessel channel (lumen) and impede blood flow. Scarring and calcification make the walls less elastic, raising blood pressure. Eventually, plaques may completely block a lumen, or a blood clot (thrombus) may obstruct a narrowed channel. Atherosclerosis of one or more coronary arteries can decrease the heart muscle's blood supply, causing angina pectoris. Complete blockage causes myocardial infarction. Treatments include coronary bypass and balloon angioplasty. In the brain, arteriosclerosis may result in stroke. In leg arteries, it may cause intermittent lameness, pain, and ulceration, with increased risk of infection.
Atherosclerosis is a specific type of arteriosclerosis, but the terms are often used interchangeably.
Although atherosclerosis is often considered a heart problem, it can affect arteries anywhere in your body. For example:
When arteries leading to your limbs are affected, you may develop circulation problems in your arms and legs called peripheral arterial disease.
When arteries to your heart are affected, you may have coronary artery disease, chest pain (angina) or a heart attack.
When arteries supplying blood to your brain are affected, you could have a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke.
Atherosclerosis can also lead to a bulge in the wall of your artery (aneurysm).
You may not know that you have atherosclerosis until a hardened artery causes a medical emergency. But you can take steps to protect yourself. Healthy lifestyle changes and medications can help.
Atherosclerosis develops gradually. There are usually no signs or symptoms until an artery is so narrowed or clogged that it can't supply adequate blood to your organs and tissues. Sometimes a blood clot completely obstructs blood flow.
The specific signs and symptoms depend on which arteries are affected. For example:
Heart arteries.
Arteries supplying the brain.
Arteries in the arms and legs.
When your arteries narrow, tissues supplied by an affected artery don't receive enough blood when demand is greatest - particularly during physical activity. This can result in injury to your organs, including heart attack or stroke. Sometimes hardening of the arteries causes erectile dysfunction in men.
Aneurysms are another serious complication of atherosclerosis. Pain and throbbing in the area of an aneurysm is a common symptom. If an aneurysm bursts, you may face life-threatening internal bleeding. Although this is usually a sudden, catastrophic event, a slow leak is possible. If a blood clot within an aneurysm dislodges, it may obstruct an artery at some distant point.
Poor arterial circulation can also blunt sensation to heat or cold in your extremities, making you more susceptible to damage from both burns and freezing. Rarely, poor circulation to your extremities can cause tissue death (gangrene).
Also pay attention to early symptoms of inadequate blood flow, such as chest pain, leg pain or numbness. Early diagnosis and treatment can stop progression of atherosclerosis and prevent a medical emergency.
Atherosclerosis is a slow, progressive disease that may begin as early as childhood. Although the exact cause is unknown, researchers suspect that atherosclerosis starts with damage or injury to the inner layer of an artery. The damage may be caused by various factors, including:
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
An irritant, such as nicotine
Certain diseases, such as diabetes
Once the inner wall of an artery is damaged, blood cells called platelets often clump at the injury site to try to repair the artery. Over time, fatty deposits (plaques) made of cholesterol and other cellular waste products also accumulate and harden, narrowing the space in your arteries. Organs and tissues that are served by these narrowed vessels don't get an adequate supply of blood.
Eventually pieces of the fatty deposits may rupture and enter your bloodstream. This can cause a blood clot to form at the site and damage your organs, such as in a heart attack. A blood clot can also travel to other parts of your body and partially or totally block blood flow to another organ.
Hardening of the arteries occurs over time. In addition to simply getting older, factors that increase the risk of atherosclerosis include:
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Diabetes
Obesity
Smoking
A family history of aneurysm or early heart disease
Lifestyle changes can promote healthier arteries. If you smoke, quit. Eat healthy foods, and get regular physical activity. Sometimes medication or surgical procedures may be recommended as well.
MEDICAL TREATMENT
Cholesterol medications.
Anti-platelet medications.
Anticoagulants.
Blood pressure medications.
Other medications.
Surgery and other procedures.
Angioplasty.
Endarterectomy.
Thrombolytic therapy.
Bypass surgery.
NATURAL HEALING WITHOUT SURGERY
Analysis of medical report and history to understand the cause of the problem.
Combined with Chinese diagnosis, it might cause problem with the heart and lung problems from emotional condition.
With the use of our Hi-Tech Energy Machine to clean the plaque from the lining of the artery wall.
The use of Chinese Herbs will increase the hearts circulation. The use of Acupuncture with or without needles. We can also the CRA machine to enhance energy to internal organs.
Balance five elements and change emotional condition or Aura (Color of light around the head.) Our success rate is very high.
