Understanding Artherolsclerosis | Symptoms, Causes, Treatments
What is Arteriosclerosis?
Arteriosclerosis is the build-up of deposits called plaque in inner lying of an artery. Plaque is made of fatty substances, cholesterol, cellular waste products, calcium, and fibrin, which is a clotting material in the blood.
Why is Arteriosclerosis Dangerous?
The inner layer of the artery becomes thickened due to the buildup of the plaque. This reduces the amount of blood flow and oxygen supply to the surrounding muscle. If the oxygen supply to a portion of heart muscle is reduced or completely occluded, a heart attack can occur. If the oxygen supply to a portion of brain is cut off, a stroke can occur.
How Can Arteriosclerosis be Prevented?
 Arteriosclerosis can be prevented by maintaining a healthy diet. By limiting your colesterol and your intake of saturated fats there is less cholesterol in the blood to get stuck within the artery wall. Active exercise habits help prevent Arteriosclerosis.
How is Anteriosclerosis Treated?
The use of anticoagulants (blood thinners) is perscribed to treat this condition. Thinned out blood has the ability to travel through narrower blocked up arteries. Coronary Angioplasti procedures are used to clean out built up cholesterol. This procedure requires the use of a catheter which is a tubed device passed through the veins.
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Steven Bines, MD
Windy City Vein Center
1725 West Harrison St. Suite 810
Chicago,
Illinois
60612
Call 312-942-8346
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Vascular Associates of Westchester
19 Bradhurst Avenue Suite 700
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
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Premier Vein Centers of Westchester
280 N. Central Ave, Suite 70
Hartsdale,
NY
10530
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Steven Bines, MD
Windy City Vein Center
1725 West Harrison St. Suite 810
Chicago,
Illinois
60612
Call 312-942-8346
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Atrium Laser Vein Center
103 South Bedford Road Suite 100
Mount Kisco,
NY
10549
Call (888) 547-1437
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Columbia University Medical Center Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Columbia University Medical Center Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Milstein Hospital Building, 7-435, 177 Fort Washington Avenue
Manhattan,
NY
10032
Call 718-690-7415
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Premier Vein Centers of Westchester
280 N. Central Ave, ste 70
Hartsdale,
NY
10530
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Columbia University Medical Center Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Milstein Hospital Building, 7-435, 177 Fort Washington Avenue
Manhattan,
NY
10032
Call 718-690-7415
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Steven Bines, MD
Windy City Vein Center
1725 West Harrison St. Suite 810
Chicago,
Illinois
60612
Call 312-942-8346
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CUMC Aortic Surgery Program
Milstein Hospital Building, 7-435, 177 Fort Washington Avenue
New York City,
NY
10032
Call 718-509-9178
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Columbia University Medical Center Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
CUMC Aortic Surgery Program
Milstein Hospital Building, 7-435, 177 Fort Washington Avenue
New York City,
NY
10032
Call 718-509-9178
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Dr. Sattesh Babu
Vascular Associates of Westchester
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Suite 700
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 284-4530
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Steven Bines, MD
Windy City Vein Center
1725 West Harrison St. Suite 810
Chicago,
Illinois
60612
Call 312-942-8346
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Steven Bines, MD
Windy City Vein Center
1725 West Harrison St. Suite 810
Chicago,
Illinois
60612
Call 312-942-8346
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Mt. Sinai Medical Center
1 Gustave L Levy Pl
New York,
NY
10029
Call 212-241-9628
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Premier Vein Centers of Westchester
5 Coates Drive
Goshen,
NY
10924
Call 888-355-0042
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Atrium Laser Vein Center
103 South Bedford Road Suite 100
Mount Kisco,
NY
10549
Call (888) 547-1437
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Premier Vein Centers of Westchester
5 Coates Drive
Goshen,
NY
10924
Call 888-355-0042
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Totally Vein
17001 Lakeside Hills Plaza, Suite 102
Omaha,
NE
68130
Call 1-402-934-6996
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CUMC Aortic Surgery Program
Milstein Hospital Building, 7-435, 177 Fort Washington Avenue
New York City,
NY
10032
Call 718-509-9178
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