Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is a disease characterized by the buildup of plaque inside the arteries. [1] Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances found in the blood. Coronary artery disease (CAD), is atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries. [2] The cause of atherosclerosis is not known. Smoking, diet, physical activity, and genes influence the risk of atherosclerosis. [1] Atherogenic infections have been associated with atherosclerosis in animals. [3]













References

  1. 1 2 http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Atherosclerosis/Atherosclerosis_WhatIs.html
  2. ↑ http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Cad/CAD_WhatIs.html
  3. ↑ http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/100/4/e20
This article is issued from Wikiversity - version of the Saturday, January 30, 2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.