Question

What is arteriosclerosis?

Answer 1

A system of organs and structures which takes part in the flow of fluids for the transport of materials like water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, vitamins, nutrients, hormones, and waste products. The circulatory system of humans consists of a heart, blood vessels, and blood. The human heart is a hollow, fibromuscular, conical, pyramidal organ that is mesodermal in origin and located in the mediastinum between the two lungs.

Complete answer:
Arteriosclerosis is also known by its other name, cardiovascular arteriosclerosis. In this disease, arteries become hardened and restrict blood flow to the organs and tissues in the body. It develops due to plaque deposition like fat, cholesterol, and other cellular wastes on the artery wall.
Arteriosclerosis can lead to atherosclerosis that can cause heart diseases, strokes, circulation problems on the arms and legs, aneurysms that can cause life-threatening internal bleeding, and chronic kidney disease.
Types:
Three types of arteriosclerosis: Atherosclerosis, Monckeberg medial calcific sclerosis (MCS), and arteriosclerosis.
Atherosclerosis: Hardening and narrowing of large arteries.
Monckeberg medial calcific sclerosis: small to medium-sized are hardened.
Arteriosclerosis: Calcification of small arteries.
Symptoms:
Usually, no symptoms even as artery walls gradually thicken and stiffen. Even as the condition worsens, mild cases may still show no symptoms. Clogged arteries can trigger a heart attack or stroke, showing the following symptoms:
1. Angina (chest pain)
2. Numbness in arm or log
3. Difficulty speaking
4. Brief loss of vision in one eye
5. High blood pressure
6. Drooping facial muscles
Causes:
Following factors can contribute to arteriosclerosis:
1. High cholesterol
2. High triglycerides
3. High blood pressure
4. Diabetes
5. Obesity
6. Smoking
7. Inflammation from other diseases

Note:
A blood test, CT scan, electrocardiogram, stress testing, and ultrasound can be done to diagnose the disease. Treatment includes a healthy diet, exercise, and medication to control the condition. Medication includes; aspirin to prevent platelets from forming blood clots, beta blocker medication can reduce blood pressure and heart rate and diminish chest pain and the risk of heart attack. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors can lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack.