Imprecise term for various disorders of arteries, particularly hardening due to fibrosis or calcium deposition, often used as a synonym for atherosclerosis.
Condition of blood vessels that have thickened, hardened, lost their elasticity due to age or the buildup of fatty plaques along the vessel walls.
An arterial disease in which the blood vessel walls become thickened and hardened.
Thickening and calcification of the arterial walls, leading to loss of elasticity, occurring with ageing and especially in hypertension.
Abnormal thickening or hardening of the arteries that causes the artery walls to lose their elasticity.
The condition of blood vessels that have thickened, hardened, and lost their elasticity-“hardening of the arteries.” Aging and the formation of blood-derived fatty plaques within or directly beneath the inner lining of the arteries are the common causes. Many of the large arteries aid blood transport from the heart by their rebound elasticity, “kicking” it out; smaller ones have muscle coats that need to contract and relax in response to nerves. All this is compromised when there is arteriosclerosis.
Accumulation of fatty deposits in the blood vessels causing them to narrow and harden, resulting in heart disease or strokes.
A “hardening” of an artery due to thickness of the wall, causing a loss of elasticity.
A general term that includes several conditions in which either the inner or middle layers of an artery undergo progressive, damaging changes resulting in decreased flexibility of the arterial wall. This may be the underlying cause of coronary heart disease or stroke.
General term for degeneration of the arteries due to thickening and hardening of the arterial wall; referred to as “hardening of the arteries.” There is a loss of elasticity when plaques are formed.
Disorder of the arteries, common with advancing age and in certain diseases (e.g., hypertension), characterized by calcification, loss of elasticity and hardening of the walls of the arteries, and resulting in decreased blood flow, especially to the brain and extremities. Symptoms include intermittent limping, memory deficits, headache, and dizziness. There is no specific treatment, but moderate exercise, a low-fat diet, and avoidance of stress are generally recommended. Also called hardening of the arteries.
A group of conditions that causes the walls of the arteries to become thicker and less elastic; also called hardening of the arteries.
Thickening and loss of elasticity in the walls of the arteries; also known as hardening of the arteries. The most common type of arteriosclerosis is atherosclerosis, in which fat deposits build up in the arteries. Other types of arteriosclerosis include arteriolosclerosis (thickening of the walls of the arterioles or small arteries) and Monckeberg arteriosclerosis (extensive deposits of calcium form on the media, or middle layer, of the arteries).
An imprecise term used for any of several conditions affecting the arteries. The term is often used as a synonym for atherosclerosis. It may also be used for Monckeberg’s degeneration, in which calcium is deposited in the arteries as part of the aging process, and arteriolarsclerosis, in which the walls of small arteries become thickened due to aging or hypertension.
A disease of the arterial vessels marked by thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity in the arterial walls. Three forms of arteriosclerosis are generally recognized: atherosclerosis, sclerosis of arterioles, and calcific sclerosis of the medial layer of arteries (Monckeberg’s calcification). Atherosclerosis is the single most important cause of disease and death in Western societies.
A disease of the arterial vessels marked by thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity in the arterial walls. Three forms of arteriosclerosis are generally recognized: atherosclerosis, sclerosis of arterioles, and calcific sclerosis of the medial layer of arteries (Monckeberg’s calcification). Atherosclerosis is the single most important cause of disease and death in Western societies.
A hardening of the arteries created when plaque and calcium attach to the interior of the arterial wall. This causes a loss in elasticity and flexibility of the artery, resulting in reduced circulation.
The condition in which the arteries lose their elasticity and become stiff; hardening of the arteries.
A hardening and thickening of the arteries due to progressive degenerative arterial disease such as atherosclerosis.
A variety of conditions that cause the artery walls to thicken, lose elasticity, and calcify, resulting in a decreased blood supply, especially to the cerebrum and lower extremeties.
Arteriosclerosis, a chronic ailment, manifests as the thickening and hardening of arteries alongside the accumulation of plaque on their walls. This condition can impede or diminish blood circulation.
Arteriosclerosis refers to a collection of disorders characterized by the thickening and decreased flexibility of artery walls. Among these disorders, atherosclerosis is the most prevalent and the terms “arteriosclerosis” and “atherosclerosis” are often used interchangeably. Atherosclerosis is known for the buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls, contributing to the narrowing and hardening of the affected arteries. These conditions collectively impact arterial health and can have significant implications for cardiovascular well-being.
In addition to atherosclerosis, there are other types of arteriosclerosis that are distinct in their characteristics. Medial arteriosclerosis involves the replacement of muscle and elastic fibers in larger arteries with fibrous tissue. Monckeberg’s arteriosclerosis, on the other hand, is characterized by the presence of calcium deposits within the arterial lining. Each of these types of arteriosclerosis presents unique features and contributes to the overall understanding of arterial health and dysfunction.
The thickening of artery walls, leading to reduced flexibility and a decrease in blood flow to tissues, ultimately causing an increase in blood pressure. The exact cause of this condition is not known.