ATHEROSCLEROSIS

ATHEROSCLEROSIS
Refers to the buildup of fats ,cholesterol and other Medications typically include
substances in and on your artery walls (plague),which drugs to treat high blood
can restrict blood flow .The plague can burst, triggering pressure and high cholesterol.
a blood flow. Although a therosclerosis is often
SOME EXAMPLES ARE:
considered a heart problem ,it can affect arteries *STATINS
anywhere in you body *BETA BLOCKERRS
*ANGIOTENSIN
*ANTIPLATELETS
SYMPTOMS *CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER
-CHEST PAIN LIFE STYLE AND HOME
-SHORTNESS OF BREATH
REMEDIES:
-FATIGUE -STOP SMOKING
-MUSCLE WEAKNESS IN YOUR LEGS FROM LACK OF -EXERCISE
CIRCULATION -EAT HEALTHY FOODS
-MANAGE STRESS
CAUSES
-Altherosselerosis happens when the endothelium becomes damage,
due to factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, or high levels of
glucose, fat and cholesterol in the blood.
-this damage shows a collection of substances , known as plague, to
build up in the artery wall. These substances include fat & cholesterol

HOW IS ATHEROSSELEROSIS TREATED

-treatment involves changing your current lifestyle to
decrease the amount of fat and cholesterol you
consume. You may need to exercise more yo
improve the heath of your heart and blood vessels.

Pauline Grace C. Madera