Arteriosclerosis

About- Arteriosclerosis also called atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease occurs due to the build-up of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls.
 
Symptoms-

 Chest pain or angina
 Sudden numbness or weakness in the arms or legs
Difficulty speaking or slurred speech
Temporary loss of vision in one eye
Drooping muscles in the face
High blood pressure
Kidney failure
Pain in the leg, arm, and anywhere else that has a blocked artery
Shortness of breath
Fatigue
Confusion, which occurs if the blockage affects the circulation to the brain
Muscle weakness in the legs due to lack of blood circulation 

Causes-

Aging
High blood pressure
High Cholesterol
High Triglycerides, a type of fat (lipid) in the blood
Smoking
Insulin resistance, obesity, or diabetes
Inflammation from diseases, such as arthritis, lupus, etc. 

Specialist to Visit

 Cardiologist

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References-
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.nhs.uk 

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