81. Adult Health Advisor 2003.2: Atherosclerosis atherosclerosis. What is atherosclerosis? How can I help prevent atherosclerosis? Because the cause of atherosclerosis is unknown, it cannot be prevented. http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_athscler_car.htm

Adult Health Topics All Health Topics Find a UMHS Doctor T his information is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for medical treatment. You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. Search Adult Topics Search All Topics T his information is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for medical treatment. You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. Index Spanish version Illustration Illustration Atherosclerosis What is atherosclerosis? Atherosclerosis, also called "hardening of the arteries," occurs when fatty substances build up in the artery wall. The main fatty substance in this buildup is cholesterol. This buildup makes the artery stiffer than normal and causes partial or complete blockage of the flow of blood and oxygen to the body. Atherosclerosis affects mainly the medium-sized arteries, such as the coronary (heart) arteries, carotid (neck) arteries, cerebral (brain) arteries, and kidney arteries. It is also often found in the aorta, which is the largest artery in the body, and the branches of the aorta to the arms and legs. Atherosclerosis tends to build up near branching points in the arteries.

82. Atherosclerosis atherosclerosis. Definition atherosclerosis is a condition in which fatty material is deposited along the walls of arteries. This http://www.healthscout.com/ency/article/000171.htm

Advertisement Search HealthScout Web MEDLINE Special Offers TV Specials Top Features Schizophrenia Hair Loss Liver Disease Allergies ... Impotence Resources Healthscout News 3D Interactive Human Atlas Health Videos Health Encyclopedia ... Drug Library Channels Home Today Women Men ... Drug Checker Advertisement Disease Injury Nutrition Poison ... Prevention Atherosclerosis Definition: Atherosclerosis is a condition in which fatty material is deposited along the walls of arteries. This fatty material thickens, hardens, and may eventually block the arteries. Atherosclerosis is just one of several types of "arterio"-sclerosis, which is characterized by thickening and hardening of artery walls, but the two terms are often used to mean the same thing. Alternative Names: Arteriosclerosis; Hardening of the arteries; Plaque buildup - arteries Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Atherosclerosis is a common disorder of the arteries. Fat cholesterol and other substances accumulate in the walls of arteries and form "atheromas" or plaques. Eventually, this fatty tissue can erode the wall of the artery, diminish its elasticity (stretchiness) and interfere with blood flow. Plaques can also rupture, causing debris to migrate downstream within an artery. This is a common cause of heart attack and stroke.

83. Atherosclerosis (arteriosclerosis - Hardening Of The Arteries) atherosclerosis refers to the build up of plaque in the walls of the arteries leading to a reduction in the calibre of the vessel. What is atherosclerosis? http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/atherosclerosis.htm

NetDoctor.co.uk Home News and features News Newsletter Features Encyclopaedia Diseases Examinations Medicines Premium services SMS services StayQuit thediet Health centres Allergy and asthma Children's health Depression Eczema ... All health centres Discussion and support Discussion forums Support groups Services Ask the doctor Find a hospital Search Medline Test yourself Information About NetDoctor Commercial opportunities NetDoctor.com Atherosclerosis (arteriosclerosis - hardening of the arteries) Dr Neal Uren , consultant cardiologist What is atherosclerosis? Atherosclerosis develops slowly over 20 years, resulting in constricted arteries with low elasticity. Atherosclerosis refers to the build up of plaque in the walls of the arteries leading to a reduction in the calibre of the vessel. The narrowing does not occur suddenly but builds up over several years where cholesterol , fat and the smooth muscle cells lining the blood vessels have been transformed into a thickened, and sometimes calcified, mass. The result is that the arteries become constricted, their elasticity disappears and the volume of blood able to travel through them at any given time is reduced. What are the symptoms of atherosclerosis?

84. MedWebPlus Subject Atherosclerosis http://www.medwebplus.com/subject/Atherosclerosis.html

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85. Postgraduate Medicine: Catheter-based Treatment Of Atherosclerosis Catheterbased treatment of atherosclerosis. Catheter-based treatment of atherosclerosis options for effective percutaneous intervention are plentiful. http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/2004/03_04/khalil.htm

Catheter-based treatment of atherosclerosis Options for effective percutaneous intervention are plentiful A. Arif Khalil, MD, FACC VOL 115 / NO 3 / MARCH 2004 / POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE CME learning objectives To understand the indications for catheter-based treatment of atherosclerosis To become familiar with catheter-based procedures used for atherosclerosis To recognize the indications for various catheter-based treatments The author discloses no financial interests in this article and no unlabeled uses of any product mentioned. Part of a four-article symposium coordinated by Amy Bales, MD, assistant professor of clinical medicine, section of cardiology, Midwestern University, Downers Grove, Illinois, and a noninvasive cardiologist, CardioSpecialists Group, Ltd, Munster, Indiana. The first two articles, on cardiac risk stratification and medical management of chronic ischemic heart disease, were published in the February issue Preview : Hopes for successful utilization, minimal complications, and improved patient comfort ride on interventional cardiology. A variety of devices are available or in development for percutaneous treatment of atherosclerotic disease. Here, Dr Khalil reviews devices with a long history in cardiology as well as newer arrivals and discusses their best-use parameters and appropriate application. He also summarizes the outcome data on their use. Khalil AA. Catheter-based treatment of atherosclerosis: options for effective percutaneous intervention are plentiful. Postgrad Med 2004;115(3):14-25

86. Atherosclerosis atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, is a very common disease of the major blood vessels. It is atherosclerosis. Also indexed http://www.mycustompak.com/healthNotes/Concern/Atherosclerosis.htm

Atherosclerosis Also indexed as: Arterial Disease, Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Heart Disease, Hardening of the Arteries, Plaque (Arterial) Introduction Checklist Symptoms Treatments ... References Atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, is a very common disease of the major blood vessels. It is characterized by fatty streaks along the vessel walls and by deposits of cholesterol and calcium. Atherosclerosis of arteries supplying the heart is called coronary artery disease. It can restrict the flow of blood to the heart, which often triggers heart attacks intermittent claudication People with elevated cholesterol levels are much more likely to have atherosclerosis than people with low cholesterol levels. Many important nutritional approaches to protecting against atherosclerosis are aimed at lowering serum cholesterol levels. People with diabetes are also at very high risk for atherosclerosis, as are people with elevated triglycerides and high homocysteine Checklist for Atherosclerosis Rating Nutritional Supplements Herbs Tocotrienols Garlic Fish oil Folic acid ... Lycopene (prevention only) Quercetin Resveratrol Vitamin B12 Vitamin B6 ... Peony (red peony root) Rosemary Turmeric Reliable and relatively consistent scientific data showing a substantial health benefit.

87. Coronary Heart Disease The narrowing and blockage of the arteries by plaque, which consists of cholesterol, calcium, clotting proteins, and other substances, is called atherosclerosis http://www.ahaf.org/hrtstrok/about/CoronaryHeartDisease.htm

CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE The narrowing and blockage of the arteries by plaque , which consists of cholesterol, calcium, clotting proteins, and other substances, is called atherosclerosis. When this process occurs in the arteries leading to the heart, the result is coronary heart disease . If the blood supply to the heart muscle is severely reduced or stopped, and the heart doesn’t receive the oxygen it needs, a ‘ heart attack’ occurs. The muscle cells suffer irreversible damage and die. The pain of a heart attack is actually the pain of dying heart muscle tissue. The process of atherosclerosis is now known to begin as early as in childhood. However, even late in adulthood, lifestyle changes can reduce the onset or severity of coronary artery disease. Close Window Home

88. Atherosclerosis - Stanford Hospital And Clinics Cardiovascular Diseases. atherosclerosis What is atherosclerosis? However, the disease has the potential to progress rapidly. What causes atherosclerosis? http://www.stanfordhospital.com/healthLib/atoz/cardiac/athero.html

Cardiac Surgeons Cardiologists Heart and Lung Transplant Specialists Interventional Cardiologists ... Stanford researcher studies newly discovered "good" cholesterol gene Cardiovascular Diseases Atherosclerosis What is atherosclerosis? Atherosclerosis is a type of arteriosclerosis caused by a build-up of plaque in the inner lining of an artery. (Arteriosclerosis is a general term for thickening or hardening of the arteries.) Plaque is made up of deposits of fatty substances, cholesterol, cellular waste products, calcium, and fibrin, and can develop in medium or large arteries. The artery wall becomes thickened and looses its elasticity. Atherosclerosis is a slow, progressive disease that may start as early as childhood. However, the disease has the potential to progress rapidly. What causes atherosclerosis? It is unknown exactly how atherosclerosis begins or what causes it. Some scientists think that certain risk factors may be associated with atherosclerosis, including the following: elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels high blood pressure smoking type 1 diabetes obesity physical inactivity How does the disease progress?

89. Atherosclerosis & Cardiovascular Therapies - Stanford Hospital And Clinics atherosclerosis Cardiovascular Therapies. Location Boswell Building 300 Pasteur Drive Stanford, CA Click here for map. Mailing http://www.stanfordhospital.com/clinicsmedServices/COE/heart/pact.html

Overview Our Team Cardiac (Heart) Surgery Congenital Heart Disease ... Stanford research shows medications underused in treating heart disease Location: Boswell Building 300 Pasteur Drive Stanford, CA Click here for map Mailing Address: 300 Pasteur Drive Stanford, CA 94305 Contact Phone: Email Address: heart.center@medcenter.stanford.edu Email is not secure. Do not send private medical information. Days and Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Stanford's Program for Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Therapies (PACT) uses an integrated approach of aggressive behavioral and medical therapy for patients with established cardiovascular disease and those who have modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular or cerebrovascular events such as stroke. This program is an expansion of the Stanford Preventive Cardiology Clinic , which was established nearly 30 years ago. Recent clinical trials have demonstrated that reducing cholesterol levels prevents cardiovascular disease and lowers total mortality. Other studies, using multiple research methods over several decades, confirm the evidence linking risk factors and cardiovascular disease. Angiographic and functional studies in atherosclerosis show that aggressive risk-factor modification retards the progression of vascular disease and stabilizes vulnerable plaque. Comprehensive risk assessment and therapy is now recognized as an integral part of care for patients with cardiovascular disease and those at high risk. Program Goals

90. Atlas Of Pathology URBANA ATLAS OF PATHOLOGY. Cardiovascular Volume. Image Number 001 atherosclerosis. atherosclerosis is a type of arteriosclerosis. http://www.med.uiuc.edu/pathatlasf/CVAtlas001.html

URBANA ATLAS OF PATHOLOGY Cardiovascular Volume Image Number 001 - Atherosclerosis Atherosclerosis is a type of arteriosclerosis. Atherosclerosis (AS) is characterized by yellow atheromatous plaques up to 1.5 cm in diameter that line at least part of the lumen of the vessel. These plaques are found to contain a superficial fibrous cap which is composed of smooth muscle cells, leukocytes, and dense collagen. Under this cap are more smooth muscle cells, macrophages, and T-cells. There may also be a central area of necrosis, which is very prominent in this slide. This central area is characterized by dead cells, lipid, cholesterol clefts (seen occupying the majority of the right half of this slide), foamy macrophages, and plasma proteins. The atheroma is often preceded by a fatty streak. Contrast this atheroma with a complicated one. Fifty percent of all deaths in the United States are attributable to atherosclerosis. We suggest you use "Normal", rather than "Full" when the viewer requests a choice. Click for image Go to next image in this volume Back to Master Atlas contents

91. Atlas Of Pathology Back to Previous Page. URBANA ATLAS OF PATHOLOGY. Image Number 18 Artery, aorta, atherosclerosis. atherosclerosis is a type of arteriosclerosis. http://www.med.uiuc.edu/pathatlasf/Atlas18.html

Back to Previous Page URBANA ATLAS OF PATHOLOGY Image Number 18 - Artery, aorta, atherosclerosis Atherosclerosis is a type of arteriosclerosis. Atherosclerosis (AS), is characterized by atheromatous plaques, up to 1.5 cm in diamter, lining the lumen of the vessel. The plaques consist of a superficial fibrous cap composed of smooth muscle cells, leukocytes, and dense collagen overlying more smooth muscle cells, macrophages, and T-cells. Click for image To Next Image To Table of Contents To Alphabetical Index To Start

92. Atherosclerosis What is atherosclerosis? atherosclerosis is often referred to as hardening of the arteries. It is a build up of cholesterol and http://www.torrancememorial.org/carather.htm

Atherosclerosis Heart Disease Coronary Arteries in Heart Disease Angina or Chest Pain ... Cardiac Medications What is Atherosclerosis? Atherosclerosis is often referred to as "hardening of the arteries." It is a build up of cholesterol and other fat substances within the walls of the arteries. It is a progressive disease and can develop in any artery in the body. A gradual build up of fatty deposits (cholesterol and fat), called plaque, that occurs on the inside of the lining of the artery wall causing the opening to narrow. These deposits usually develop over many years. Narrowing of the arteries by 70% or more decreases the blood flow through the artery and may prevent body tissues and organs from receiving an adequate blood supply. This lack of blood flow decreases the amount of oxygen being delivered to the tissues and organs resulting in symptoms such as aching or pain in the chest (angina) or cramping in the legs. Permanent damage to body tissues and organs can occur if the blood and oxygen supply disruption is prolonged or very severe. Permanent damage results in the death of that area being supplied and is referred to as an infarction. Our address is: Torrance Memorial Medical Center 3330 Lomita Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505

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96. Disease Category Listing (17): Atherosclerosis Clinical Trials atherosclerosis. California. Beverly Hills; Cardiovascular Research Institute of Southern California A multicenter http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat17.html

Clinical Trials: Atherosclerosis California Beverly Hills; Cardiovascular Research Institute of Southern California A multicenter phase I clinical trial in the U.S. to evaluate the safety of and obtain preliminary efficacy information on a new medication. Palo Alto; Stanford University School of Medicine Researchers conducting nutrition studies at the Stanford Center for Research in Disease Prevention have been funded by the National Institutes of Health to examine the effect of an herbal extract of Ginkgo Biloba in the treatment Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). Florida Jacksonville; Jacksonville Heart Center A multicenter phase I clinical trial in the U.S. to evaluate the safety of and obtain preliminary efficacy information on a new medication. Tamarac; The Broward Heart Group, P.A. Heart Attack and/or Unstable Angina Kentucky Lexington; Central Baptist Hospital Clinical Research Center Carotid Revascularization: Endarterectomy vs. Angioplasty and Stent Trial. Back to Clinical Trials by Medical Areas Research centers specializing in this illness area Additional resources ... in this illness area This site is run by CenterWatch, a publishing company that focuses on the clinical trials industry. The information provided in this service is designed to help patients find clinical trials that may be of interest to them, and to help patients contact the centers conducting the research. CenterWatch is neither promoting this research nor involved in conducting any of these trials.

97. Vls.icm.edu.pl/cgi-bin/sciserv.pl?collection=elsevier Journal=00219150 Heart Attack, Stroke, atherosclerosis, ArteriosclerosisHeart attack, stroke, heart disease, atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, hardening of the arteries, coronary artery disease, and cardiovascular disease are the http://vls.icm.edu.pl/cgi-bin/sciserv.pl?collection=elsevier&journal=00219150

98. Pharmaceutical Research And Manufacturers Of America New Medicines in Development. atherosclerosis. Complete a new search Notes. AGI1067 none / none. atherosclerosis. AtheroGenics Alpharetta, GA. Phase II/III. http://www.phrma.org/newmedicines/newmedsdb/drugs.cfm?indicationcode=Atheroscler

99. Atherosclerosis atherosclerosis. What is atherosclerosis? atherosclerosis is a type of arteriosclerosis caused by a buildup of plaque in the inner lining of an artery. http://www.umm.edu/cardiac/athero.htm

Heart Information Coronary Heart Disease... Stroke / Brain Attack... Cardiac Conditions... ... Section Index Related Resources Within UMM Maryland Heart Center Heart Information Atherosclerosis What is atherosclerosis? Atherosclerosis is a type of arteriosclerosis caused by a build-up of plaque in the inner lining of an artery. (Arteriosclerosis is a general term for thickening or hardening of the arteries.) Plaque is made up of deposits of fatty substances, cholesterol, cellular waste products, calcium, and fibrin, and can develop in medium or large arteries. The artery wall becomes thickened and looses its elasticity. Atherosclerosis is a slow, progressive disease that may start as early as childhood. However, the disease has the potential to progress rapidly. What causes atherosclerosis? It is unknown exactly how atherosclerosis begins or what causes it. Some scientists think that certain risk factors may be associated with atherosclerosis, including: elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels high blood pressure smoking diabetes mellitus (type 1 diabetes) obesity physical inactivity How does the disease progress?

100. Atherosclerosis atherosclerosis. Slow clogging up and hardening of arteries due to buildup of fatty deposits (atheroma, atheromatous plaque) on http://www.drlockie.com/disease/atheros.htm

Atherosclerosis Slow clogging up and hardening of arteries due to build-up of fatty deposits (atheroma, atheromatous plaque) on smooth inner walls; as these deposits become larger and harden into plaque, artery walls lose their smoothness and elasticity, and blood flow is disrupted; plaque eats into and weakens artery walls, sometimes causing arteries to swell or burst (aneurysm). Condition both contributes to and is aggravated by arteriosclerosis (age-related hardening of arteries). May be symptomless until arteries of heart are affected (see Coronary artery disease), or arteries supplying brain and other vital organs (see Stroke Kidney failure ); plaque-narrowed arteries are also vulnerable to blockage by blood clots and dislodged fragments of plaque. This is responsible for more deaths in the UK than any other cause. Atherosclerosis appears to be related to high consumption of meat, eggs, butter, and cream, which contain lots of saturated fats and cholesterol, and affects nearly all Westerners to some degree, even children, though severity increases with age; women become as vulnerable as men after the (see Menopause . Recent American research has suggested that chlorine in the water supply may be a contributory factor; other researchers have pointed the finger at deficiencies of copper and vanadium.

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