Arteriosclerosis is the disease of the arterial vessels characterized by hardening,
thickening, and loss of elasticity in the arterial walls, resulting in altered functions
of tissues and organs. Changes may occur in the intima, media, or both. Symptoms may
include intermittent claudication, changes in skin temperature and intensity of pulse,
headache, dizziness, or memory defects. Some people mistakenly interchange the terms
arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a type of
arteriosclerosis involving cholesterol deposits and triglycerides. There is no known
cause of arteriosclerosis. Risk factors include age, sedentary lifestyle, hypertension,
high cholesterol, obesity, inability to cope with stress, cigarette smoking, diabetes,
mellitus, and male sex. Between ages 35 and 44, the death rate for white men is six times
that of white women.
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Arteriosclerosis
rteriosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, has no known
cause, although there are risk factors to take into consideration. Helpful treatments can
include regular exercise, changing the diet to low saturated fats, avoiding stress whenever
possible, no smoking, and therapies for treatable diseases such as obesity and diabetes, if
these are present. Herbs with a history of traditional use include
Olive Leaf
extract and
Cordyceps Mushroom.
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