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Home -> Shop By Store -> Hardening of the ArteriesHardening of the ArteriesWhat is Hardening of Arteries?Usually this refers to atherosclerosis, a condition in which the large and medium-sized arteries are narrowed by the deposit of plaques consisting of cholesterol and other fatty materials. Causes of Hardening of Arteries Atherosclerosis is a common disorder of the arteries. Fat, cholesterol and other substances accumulate in the walls of arteries and form "atheromas" or plaques. Symptoms of Hardening of Arteries Atherosclerosis often shows no symptoms until flow within a blood vessel has become seriously compromised. Typical symptoms of atherosclerosis include chest pain when a coronary artery is involved, or leg pain when a leg artery is involved. Sometimes symptoms occur only with exertion. In some people, however, they may occur at rest. Diagnosis of Hardening of Arteries Atherosclerosis may not be diagnosed until symptoms develop. Prior to complications, atherosclerosis may be noted by the presence of a "bruit" (a whooshing or blowing sound heard over the artery with a stethoscope). The affected area may have a decreased pulse. |
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