{"product_id":"2940153912257","title":"Atherosclerosis, (Vascular Thickening) A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eAtherosclerosis is a degenerative disease due to the thickening of arterial wall.\u003cbr\u003eAtherosclerosis is a disease in which plaque builds up inside the arteries.\u003cbr\u003eArteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to the heart and other parts of the body.\u003cbr\u003ePlaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium and other substances found in the blood.\u003cbr\u003eOver time plaque hardens and narrows the arteries.\u003cbr\u003eThis limits the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the organs and other parts of the body.\u003cbr\u003eAtherosclerosis can lead to serious problems including heart attack, stroke or even death.\u003cbr\u003eCauses of atherosclerosis\u003cbr\u003e1. Smoking\u003cbr\u003e2. High amounts of certain fats and cholesterol in the blood\u003cbr\u003e3. High blood pressure\u003cbr\u003e4. High amounts of sugar in the blood due to insulin resistance or diabetes\u003cbr\u003ePlaque may begin to build up where the arteries are damaged.\u003cbr\u003eOver time plaque hardens and narrows the arteries.\u003cbr\u003eEventually an area of plaque can rupture (break open).\u003cbr\u003eWhen this happens, blood cell fragments called platelets stick to the site of the injury.\u003cbr\u003eThey may clump together to form blood clots.\u003cbr\u003eClots narrow the arteries even more limiting the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the body.\u003cbr\u003eDepending on which arteries are affected, blood clots can worsen angina (chest pain) or cause a heart attack or stroke.\u003cbr\u003eTreatments for atherosclerosis may include lifestyle changes, medicines, and medical procedures or surgery.\u003cbr\u003eThe goals of treatment include:\u003cbr\u003ea. Relieving symptoms\u003cbr\u003eb. Reducing risk factors in an effort to slow or stop the buildup of plaque\u003cbr\u003ec. Lowering the risk of blood clots forming\u003cbr\u003ed. Widening or bypassing plaque-clogged arteries\u003cbr\u003eTreatment is by:\u003cbr\u003e1.Lifestyle changes such as losing weight, exercise, no smoking and alcohol or stress\u003cbr\u003e2.Lowering lipids such as statiins and fibrates\u003cbr\u003e3.Blood thinners such as aspirin and warfarin\u003cbr\u003eSurgeries and procedures for atherosclerosis are\u003cbr\u003e1.Angioplasty, Stent placement,\u003cbr\u003e2.Coronary Artery Bypass surgery,\u003cbr\u003e3.Carotid artery surgery and Atherectomy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Atherosclerosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Interesting Facts about Atherosclerosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Treatment of Atherosclerosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Hypertension\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Coronary Heart Disease\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Diabetes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 High Cholesterol\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOde To Atherosclerosis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAtherosclerosis is a disease in which plaque builds up inside the arteries\u003cbr\u003eAtherosclerosis can affect any artery in the body\u003cbr\u003ePlaque forms blood clots which can block blood flow\u003cbr\u003eA heart attack or stroke may occur where the blood clot goes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRisk factors are from an unhealthy diet and lack of physical activity,\u003cbr\u003eOther factors are smoking, high cholesterol and obesity\u003cbr\u003eHigh blood pressure, diabetes and older age all affect the heart\u003cbr\u003eHigh C reactive protein, triglycerides, stress also play a part\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere may be sudden chest pain, headache and problems breathing\u003cbr\u003eThere is also dizziness, trouble walking or speaking\u003cbr\u003eThere may be sudden weakness, numbness of the limbs or confusion\u003cbr\u003eThere may also be blurred vision and loss of balance or coordination\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreatment is by relieving symptoms and stop blot clots forming\u003cbr\u003eIf the arteries are already blocked, to bypass or do arterial widening\u003cbr\u003eMaking lifestyle changes often can help prevent or treat atherosclerosis\u003cbr\u003eTaking medications to thin blood will prevent blood arterial thrombosis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-An original poem by Kenneth Kee\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47111289602288,"sku":"2940153912257","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153912257_p0.jpg?v=1764059480","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153912257","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}