The other day my dad went to see his doctor. My dad was scheduled to receive results from his latest blood test but they didn’t turn out as he had hoped. The doctor told my dad that he had high cholesterol. A previous test had revealed he also had high blue processus High cholesterol and high blood pressure are contributors toward clogeid arteries .
Your arteries are blood vessels responsible for the transportation of oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. A normal artery will be strong, flexible, and elastic. On the other hand, progressive clogging of the arteries is a serious condition called atherosclerosis. It is the major cause of cardiovascular disease, which includes peripheral vascular disease, strokes, and heart attacks.[1-3]
In the U.S., cardiovascular disease is considered the leading cause of death, claiming approximately 600,000 lives every year.[4] It is also known as a silent killer since the condition does not cause any symptoms. That is until the problem becomes more severe.
Symptoms of Blocked Arteries
Atherosclerosis disease, narrowing of arteries due to plaque buildup on the artery walls. Treatment of blockage of flow in vessels and regulation of blood pressure. Cholesterol and blood clots.
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The symptoms of clogged arteries likely depend on the type of arteries being affected.[5]
