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How Is Atherosclerosis Treated?
Published: 02/04/2010 in Circulatory System
Treatments for atherosclerosis may include lifestyle changes, medicines, and medical procedures or surgery.
Atherosclerosis Signs and Symptoms
Published: 02/04/2010 in Circulatory System
Atherosclerosis usually doesn't cause signs and symptoms until it severely narrows or totally blocks an artery. Many people don't know they have the disease until they have a medical emergency, such as a heart attack or stroke.
Atherosclerosis, What is it?
Published: 02/04/2010 in Circulatory System
Atherosclerosis (ath-er-o-skler-O-sis) is a disease in which plaque (plak) builds up inside your arteries. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to your heart and other parts of your body.
Coronary Angioplasty, What Is It?
Published: 02/04/2010 in Circulatory System
Coronary angioplasty (AN-jee-oh-plas-tee) is a procedure used to open blocked or narrowed coronary (heart) arteries. The procedure improves blood flow to the heart muscle.
Cardiac Catheterization, What Is It?
Published: 02/04/2010 in Circulatory System
Cardiac catheterization (KATH-e-ter-i-ZA-shun) is a medical procedure used to diagnose and treat certain heart conditions.