Hardening of the Arteries (cont.)
Medical Author:
Shabir Bhimji, MD
Coauthor:
Shehnaz Shaikh, MD
Medical Editor:
Alan D Forker, MD
IN THIS ARTICLE
When to Seek Medical CareOne should consult a health care provider if there are risk factors for atherosclerosis (arteriosclerosis), especially if one has any unexplained symptoms suggesting blocked arteries. If a person has been diagnosed with atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries, a health care provider should be consulted before beginning any exercise program. (Page 4 of 16) Viewer Comments & ReviewsHardening of the Arteries - TreatmentThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was the treatment for your hardening of the arteries? |
Cholesterol Management
Tips to keep it under control.
From WebMD
Cholesterol Resources
- Tips for Heart-Healthy Living With Diabetes
- Gum Disease: A Sign of Heart Trouble?
- How to Eat for a Longer Life
Featured Centers
- Ask the Nutritionist: Weight Loss Tips
- Which Drugstore Tooth Whiteners Work Best?
- Gout: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Health Solutions From Our Sponsors
Read What Your Physician is Reading on Medscape
Atherosclerosis »
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.
Featured Topics
Medical Dictionary
Use Pill Finder
Find it Now
Pill Identifier on RxList
- quick,
easy,
pill identification
Find a Local Pharmacy
- including
24 hour
pharmacies
