Atherosclerosis, Pathophysiology – Understanding what Causes this Disease, Prevention and Treatments
Atherosclerosis is a disease that affects the arteries, and it is caused by the accumulation of low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, calcium and other substances, in the inner layer of medium and large arteries. This restricts blood flow and increases the resistance to flow, and may lead to cardiovascular disease, heart attack and stroke. This video discusses the causes and the underlying mechanisms of atherosclerosis formation and development. Furthermore, this video discusses atherosclerosis prevention and treatments.