Atherosclerosis

What is Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is a medical condition which presents itself in diverse forms, mostly related to the buildup of fats and cholesterol in the body. Atherosclerosis involves the build up of fats and cholesterol in and on the walls of the artery. The buildup of fats and cholesterol on the walls are often referred to as plaques which can restrict the otherwise easy movement of blood along and through the vessels. Atherosclerosis has medically been reported to be one of the causative agents of heart attacks in affected persons, other medical conditions presented by Atherosclerosis includes strokes and peripheral vascular disease which are all classified under the “cardiovascular disease.”

Symptoms of Atherosclerosis

There are some symptoms which have medically been established to be characteristic of atherosclerosis, these medically recognized symptoms however present themselves in a wide range of arrays as some are mild while other symptoms may be severe. Some of the recognizable symptoms of atherosclerosis includes; chest pain or pressure around the chest, some other persons suffering from this medical condition have been reported to have incidence of weakness and tightness around the chest. Other symptoms characteristic of this medical condition include weakness in the arms or legs, possible incidence of high blood pressure and kidney failure has also been reported. Additionally, persons with atherosclerosis may exhibit symptoms which include difficulty in speaking or slurred speech and erectile dysfunction in men.

Causes of Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis has been established to be a medical condition which has been associated with the buildup of fats and cholesterol in the body. It has been reported that the excess fats and cholesterol in the body clog the lining of the arteries and veins thereby causing the heart to pump blood with increased pressure. Some of the causes of this medical condition which may lead to heart failure, kidney failure and other severe manifestations has been revealed to include; High blood pressure, high cholesterol and fat content intake and content in the body, smoking and Diabetes.

Risk factors of Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis has been established to be caused by the continued build up of fats and cholesterol in the body, however, there are some conditions which may predispose a person to the risk of falling victim to this medical condition, some of the risk factors which have been medically identified and associated with atherosclerosis include a family history of early heart disease, incidence of high blood pressure and high cholesterol content in the body, Diabetes, Obesity, and smoking.

Complications of Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis has been reported to present along with it a number of complications which may be mild or severe depending on the level of fat and cholesterol build up in and on the veins and arteries. Atherosclerosis as a medical condition has been established to present some symptoms which include possible erectile dysfunction in males as well as kidney related problems. Complications which have also been revealed to be associated with the medical condition in affected persons include the incidence of coronary artery disease, possible manifestation of Peripheral artery disease, possibility that the patient suffering from Atherosclerosis may also suffer from Carotid artery disease. Another complication which has been associated with the medical condition is Aneurysms.

Diagnosis of Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis can be diagnosed by a number of methods; however, the first line of diagnosis is in the affected person who starts to feel the manifestation of the symptoms associated with this medical condition. Further tests may however be conducted in ascertaining the medical condition, some of the tests conducted to establish atherosclerosis as a medical condition include; Physical examination conducted by a qualified medical practitioner, Blood tests, Doppler ultrasound, Ankle-brachial index, Electrocardiogram (ECG), Stress test, Cardiac catheterization and angiogram, CT scan and MRA (magnetic resonance angiography).

Precautions & Prevention of Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis as a medical condition is presented due to the lifestyle of the affected person and also may be as a result of some genetic factors, however, there are some precautionary moves to be adopted in guiding against the incidence of the medical condition, such precautions to be adopted include changes in lifestyle choices including avoiding smoking actively and passively, proper exercise, maintenance of a healthy weight, consumption of good and healthy food.

Treatment of Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis, a medical condition which has been fingered as one of the main causes of cardiac related failures, generally, cardiovascular disease, can be treated using a number of methods which have been proven to be effective in the proper management of the medical condition, however, most of the treatment methods adopted is affected mainly by the lifestyle choices made by the affected persons. Some of the treatment procedures which can be adopted in the proper care and possible cure of Atherosclerosis include; 

Homeopathic Treatment of Atherosclerosis

Homeopathic treatment of Atherosclerosis has been reported to be focused mainly on the prevention of formation or further formation of atherosclerotic plaques in and on the arteries and veins and also to assists in lowering high blood cholesterol level. Homeopathic treatment has also been revealed to be majorly focused on reduction of plaque build-up and through the use of some remedies for the treatment of atherosclerosis. Some of the remedies employed in homeopathic treatment of atherosclerosis include: Baryta carbonica, Olea europaea, Cactus grandifloras, Crataegus oxyacantha, and Lycopodium.

Conventional or Allopathic Treatment of Atherosclerosis

In conventional or Allopathic treatment of Atherosclerosis, some of the following medications have been reported to be administered by qualified medical practitioners to remedy the condition, some of the medications include: Cholesterol medications, Anti-platelet medications, Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, Beta blocker medications, Calcium channel blockers, Water pills (diuretics)

Surgical Treatment of Atherosclerosis

The surgical treatment of atherosclerosis is most often not an option until the severe stages of the medical condition which presents heavy buildup of atherosclerosis plaques in and around the arteries and veins. Some of the procedures involved include: Angioplasty and stent placement, Bypass surgery, Endarterectomy, and Thrombolytic therapy.

Dietary and Herbal Treatment of Atherosclerosis

In dietary treatment of atherosclerosis, affected persons are advised to eat fruits, vegetables and whole grains with proper care to consume diet which is low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium. Also, patients with this medical condition are advised to consume plenty of leafy, dark green vegetables.

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