Hardening of the Arteries (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Hardening of the Arteries Overview
- Hardening of the Arteries Causes
- Hardening of the Arteries Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests for Hardening of the Arteries
- Hardening of the Arteries Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Next Steps
- Prevention
- Outlook
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
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American Heart Association National Center
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231
(800) AHA-USA-1
Mended Hearts
272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231
(800) HEART99
The American College of Cardiology
Heart House
9111 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814-1699
(800) 253-4636 ext. 694
(301) 897-5400
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Atherosclerosis is a disease of large and medium-sized muscular arteries and is characterized by endothelial dysfunction, vascular inflammation, and the buildup of lipids, cholesterol, calcium, and cellular debris within the intima of the vessel wall.

