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Developmental process of atherosclerosis

The development of arterial atherosclerosis may occur when deposits of cholesterol and plaque accumulate at a tear in the inner lining of an artery. As the deposits harden and occlude the arterial lumen, blood flow to distant tissues decreases and a clot may become lodged, completely blocking the artery.

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Definition Alternative Names Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms Signs and tests Treatment Expectations (prognosis) Complications Calling your health care provider References

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·As a Disease/Condition

Arteriosclerosis

·As a Complication

Diabetes

Essential Hypertension

High Blood Pressure

High Cholesterol

Hyperlipidemia

·As a Cause

Cerebral Vascular Insufficiency

Coronary Heart Disease

Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

Gangrene

Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency

·As a Risk Factor

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)

Aortic Dissection

Chronic Renal Failure (CRF)

Dementia

Gout

Hypertensive Heart Disease

Ischemic Cardiomyopathy

Multi-infarct Dementia

Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)

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