AtherosclerosisAtherosclerosis, sometimes called
"hardening of the arteries," occurs when cholesterol, calcium, and other
substances build up in the inner lining of the arteries, forming a material
called plaque. Over time, plaque buildup may narrow the artery and limit blood
flow through it. Coronary artery disease is atherosclerosis in the heart (coronary)
arteries. Peripheral arterial disease of the legs is atherosclerosis in the leg
arteries. If atherosclerosis affects the brain arteries (carotid or cerebral
arteries), a stroke can occur. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerRakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology
E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerRobert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology
Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine Current as ofApril 3, 2017 Current as of:
April 3, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
Rakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology & E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine & Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine |
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