atherosclerosis, causes, symptoms & precautions

1. TOPIC:-ATHEROSCLEROSIS: CAUSES, SYMTOMS,
PRECAUTION
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Dr. MOHAMMAD MUZAMMIL SHAH MPEDC -
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2. Content
Introduction
Cause,
Pathophysiology
Symptoms
Physiologic factors that increase risk
Test and diagnosis
Complication, test and diagnosis
Management
Conclusion

3. INTRODUCTION
 Artherosclerosis also known as Arteriosclerotic Vascular
Disease or ASVD
 The condition in which an artery wall thickens as the result of
a build up of fatty materials such as cholesterol.
 Affecting arterial blood vessels, a chronic inflammatory
response in the walls of arteries.
 Due to the accumulation of macrophage white blood cells
and promoted by Low-density lipoprotein without adequate
removal of fats and cholesterol from the macrophages by
functional high density lipoproteins.

4. CAUSE
Atherosclerosis starts with damage or injury to the inner layer of an
artery. the damage may caused by:
 High blood pressure
 High cholesterol
 An irritant, such as nicotine
 Certain diseases, such as diabetes

6. SYMPTOMS
 Atherosclerosis in
heart arteries
 Atherosclerosis in
the arteries
leading to brain.
 Atherosclerosis in
the arteries in
arms and legs.
 It typically begins
in early
adolescence.
 Some times blood
clot completely
obstructs.

7. Physiologic factors that increase risk
1.Modifiable
Having diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance.
Dyslipoproteinemia (unhealthy patterns of serum
proteins).
Because of Tobacco and Smoking
Having high blood pressure
Elevated serum C-reactive protein
concentration.
3. Lesser or uncertain
Being obese
A sedentary lifestyle
Postmenopausal estrogen deficiency
High carbohydrate intake
Elevated serum levels of triglycerides
Elevated serum levels of uric acid
Elevated serum fibrinogen concentrations
Elevated serum lipoprotein concentrations
Hyperthyroidism
Short sleep duration
2.Non modifiable
Advance age
Having close relatives who had some
complication of atherosclerosis (e.g. coronary
heart disease or stroke)
Genetic abnormalities, e.g. familial
hypercholesterolemia

8. Complications
The complications of
atherosclerosis on the location of
blocked arteries for example..
Coronary artery disease
Carotid artery disease
Peripheral artery disease
Aneurysms
Test and Diagnosis
Depending of the result of
physical exam doctors may
suggest one or more diagnostic
test including …….
Blood test
Doppler ultrasound
Ankle brachial index
Other imaging tests
Angiogram
Electrocardiogram (ECG)

9. MANAGEMENT
Treatment and Drugs
Anticoagulants
Blood pressure medication
Anti-plated medications
Cholesterol medication
Thrombolytic therapy
Bypass surgery
Angioplasty
Enderterectomy
Another medications
Life style and home remedies
Lifestyle and home remedies can
help, prevent or slow the
progression and atherosclerosis.
Stop Smoking
Exercise most day of the week
Eat healthy foods
Manage stress
Manage the condition of high
cholesterol, high blood pressure,
diabetes or other chronic
disease.

10. Conclusion
Although atherosclerosis is considered a heart disease it
can happen in any part of the bodies.
Atherosclerosis can be prevented by life style factor and
home remedies by eating healthy diet.
Atherosclerosis is a preventable and treatable condition