Atherosclerosis - Ailments Caused By
Introduction
Atherosclerosis is also an underlying factor in the development of many other disorders.
Atherosclerosis may be Implicated in these Ailments
Cardiovascular System
When the atherosclerotic plaques that are implicated in Atherosclerosis affect the Arteries that lead to the Heart, the resulting ailment is known as Angina.
The reduction in the resilience of the Arteries that results from the atherosclerotic deposits that are implicated in Atherosclerosis may cause elevated Blood Pressure (Hypertension).
Atherosclerosis may be an underlying cause of Congestive Heart Failure.
Atherosclerosis may cause Gangrene (due to the impaired Blood Circulation caused by Atherosclerosis).
When the atherosclerotic plaques that are implicated in Atherosclerosis affect the Arteries that lead to the Muscles of the Legs, the resulting ailment is known as Intermittent Claudication.
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