Atherosclerosis

Overview

Atherosclerosis is the buildup of plaques in arteries, leading to reduced blood flow.

Symptoms

• •Often silent
• •Intermittent claudication
• •Chest pain
• •Erectile dysfunction

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓Lipid profile
• ✓Ankle-brachial index
• ✓Carotid Doppler
• ✓CT angiography

Treatments

• →Statins
• →Antiplatelets
• →Exercise
• →Smoking cessation

Risk Factors