What is
Arteriosclerosis?
Arteriosclerosis is a generic term for the thickening and
hardening of the arteries.Arteries
are blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the heart to other parts of
the body. Arteriosclerosis is responsible for the majority of deaths in
the United States and other Western countries.
Types of arteriosclerosis
Types of arteriosclerosis
There are several forms of arteriosclerosis. By far the most common is atherosclerosis. Other forms of arteriosclerosis include focus. Lime arteriosclerosis (Mönckeberg's sclerosis) and
arteriolosclerosis ..
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is a hardening and narrowing of blood vessels
increased as the aorta, and those in the heart (coronary arteries), brain and
bones. Atherosclerosis is caused by the slow build up of plaque on the
inside walls of the arteries. Plaque is fat, cholesterol, calcium and other substances in your
blood. As it grows, the build up of plaque narrows the inside of the
artery and in time, may restrict blood flow.
Focal Calcific Arteriosclerosis
Focal Calcific Arteriosclerosis
Focal lime arteriosclerosis is a condition in which calcium
build up in the middle of the arteries. It is common in the veins of the upper and lower limbs, as well
as the genitals of both men and women. Due to the structure of calcium in the arteries of people with
this type of arteriosclerosis extremely tight. However, in contrast to atherosclerosis, the inside of blood
vessels not now. Therefore, the decreased blood flow and symptoms usually occur. Indeed, for most people, this type of arteriosclerosis has no
impact. Focal lime arteriosclerosis can cause problems when it comes
along with it the atherosclerosis or when the calcium gets deposited on the
aortic valve in the heart.
Arteriolosclerosis
This type of arteriosclerosis affects the inside and the middle layer of the arteries and smaller arteries called arterioles. The blood vessels most affected are those in which:
Dumps
Adrenal Glands
Kidneys
Pancreas.
When arteriolosclerosis occurs in the kidneys, high blood pressure (aka hypertension) can occur.
What is Arteriosclerosis Obliterans?
Arteriolosclerosis
This type of arteriosclerosis affects the inside and the middle layer of the arteries and smaller arteries called arterioles. The blood vessels most affected are those in which:
Dumps
Adrenal Glands
Kidneys
Pancreas.
When arteriolosclerosis occurs in the kidneys, high blood pressure (aka hypertension) can occur.
What is Arteriosclerosis Obliterans?
Obliterans arteriosclerosis is the leading cause of narrowing or
blockage of arteries in the arms, legs and pelvis. Obliterans arteriosclerosis caused by atherosclerosis, so it is
more commonly known as atherosclerosis of the extremities or peripheral
arterial disease (PAD).
Obliterans arteriosclerosis is the most common type of peripheral vascular disease, which is a group of conditions that affect the arteries and veins in the limbs (arms, legs and pelvis).
If these areas are affected by arteriosclerosis Obliterans, he or she may experience symptoms that include:
Claudication (pain, pain, or cramping in the muscles that occurs during exercise, but improves with rest)
Cold or numbness in the feet and toes, especially at night.
Obliterans arteriosclerosis is the most common type of peripheral vascular disease, which is a group of conditions that affect the arteries and veins in the limbs (arms, legs and pelvis).
If these areas are affected by arteriosclerosis Obliterans, he or she may experience symptoms that include:
Claudication (pain, pain, or cramping in the muscles that occurs during exercise, but improves with rest)
Cold or numbness in the feet and toes, especially at night.