Arteriosclerosis
Disease information
Arteriosclerosis
It is caused by the hardening of the arteries that it causes that their walls become more thicknesses and lose elasticity and although its
origin
is not known, thinks that it is developed when endotelio is deteriorated, that is the deepest layer of the arteries.
This deterioration is
natural
generally consequence of the aging,
but
many scientists think that the process is triggered by the presence of some virus or like an immune response that produces inflammation.
The deterioration of the arteries and the
cholesterol
presence in the blood cause that this substance, together of rest of
calcium
and other substances, are accumulated in the internal surface of the arteries and form
a
plate that conforms is increasing causes the blockade and reduction of the sanguineous torrent.
The
cholesterol
, is
a
greasy substance that takes place in the
liver
and it is also acquired of some foods and although of
normal
form it circulates in the blood and it is
a
natural
and fundamental component of cellular membranes and diverse hormones, when it exists in excess in the blood represents
a
very great danger for the
health
.
The formation of plates can affect any artery of the organism causing diverse
circulatory
problems
,
but
he is more frequent and dangerous the one that obstructs the
coronary
arteries and the artery carotid, ordered to transport blood to the brain, since its obstruction can give by result an
attack
to the heart or
a
cerebral
spill.
Between the symptoms or signals of
arteriosclerosis
they are: pain or
respiratory
angina
of chest,
problems
,
arterial
hypertension
, reduction of the mental
activity
and renal insufficiency.
Between the risk factors to
develop
it they are:
the
diabetes
, that increases the risk of hardening
premature
of the
coronary
arteries.
the
overweight
and the
obesity
.
the feeding that includes foods with high
cholesterol
content.
the tabaquismo.
the exaggerated consumption of spirits.
the sedentarismo and the lack of regular exercise that do not favor the sanguineous circulation.
the familiar antecedents with
problems
cardiac
.
also suffering ateroesclerosis.
Other causes of
arteriosclerosis
are hipercolesterolemia familiar,
genetic
disease
that is characterized by
cholesterol
levels extremely elevated. Who suffer it they often undergo
attacks
to the heart in youth and sometimes also during his
childhood
.
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