Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is a disease of the inner wall of the artery, causing narrowing and impaired blood flow. It involves the build up of deposits of fatty substances, decaying muscle cells, cholesterol, calcium and other substances in the inner ... [... more]
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What is heart disease?
Coronary heart disease (CHD) happens when your arteries become narrowed by atherosclerosis. This causes a restriction in the supply of blood and oxygen supply to the heart, particularly when you exert yourself and the demands of the heart muscle ... [... more]
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Arteriosclerosis
The term arteriosclerosis describes a number of conditions where the arteries become thickened and lose their elasticity. It's often called hardening of the arteries, and over time can lead to heart attacks and stroke. Atherosclerosis occurs when ... [... more]
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Pomegranate Juice
Pomegranate is considered to have a lot of medicinal properties and it is used quite often in Ayurvedic and other alternative medicines. It is an antioxidant and it is said to prevent atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries. In India, it's ... [... more]
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Arthur S. Agatston, M.D.
Arthur Agatston, M.D., is a cardiologist who has served on committees of the American Society of Echocardiology, the American College of Cardiology, and the Society of Atherosclerosis Imaging, where he is a member of the founding board of ... [... more]
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cleaning of the artery (endarterectomy)
Atherosclerosis refers to the build up of plaque in the walls of the arteries leading to a reduction in the calibre of the vessel. Atherosclerosis (arteriosclerosis - hardening of the arteries) The narrowing does not occur suddenly but builds up ... [... more]
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Vascular disease
Vascular disease is mainly caused by atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) due to a thickening of the lining of the arteries (the intima). The arteries are blood vessels that supply blood, oxygen and nutrients, to the body from the heart. ... [... more]
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Transient ischaemic attack
Transient ischaemic attack, TIA, min-stroke, amaurosis fugax, FAST, atherosclerosis, stenosis, carotid surgery, carotid endarterectomy A transient ischaemic attack (TIA) is a serious condition caused by a temporary reduction in blood and oxygen ... [... more]
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