Atherosclerosis
Alternate Names : Arteriosclerosis, Hardening of the Arteries, Plaque Buildup - Arteries
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Atherosclerosis Complications
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Coronary artery disease -- the blood supply to the heart is insufficient due to atherosclerosis/plaque in the arteries to the heart; a symptom is angina (chest pain)
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Heart attack
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Transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke
- Insufficient blood supply to the limbs (mainly the legs and feet) due to obstruction (claudication)
- Damage to organs
- Atherosclerosis and obstruction of bypass grafts
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