Aterosclerosis: acceso abierto

Abstracto

Atherosclerosis-Heart and Blood Vessels Complications

Chen Shupeng

Atherosclerosis means hardening and narrowing of the arteries. The blockage of arteries which carries blood to different organs, may lead to several health complications. It is also termed as atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease or arteriosclerosis. It is the primary cause of heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral vascular disease which all together considered as cardiovascular diseases.