Nutritionist
Ms Community Health and Nutrition, PGD Dietetics, MSc Food and Nutrition
Nutritionist
BSc. (Hons.), M. Phil. (Public Health), Ph.D. Food & Nutrition; B.Ed., M.Ed., Dip. IT., Dip. Human Nutrition & Dietetics; IPPCR (U.S.A.); CPHN (Aus.); RDN (Pak.); CRCP (Pak.); CFSM (Pak.); CHPE (Pak.); FRSPH (U.K.)
Atherosclerosis is a condition that happens when plaque accumulates inside arteries. The arteries harden and narrow, limiting blood flow and leading to blood clots, heart attacks, and strokes. Atherosclerosis can start in childhood and worsen with time. The complications of this disease can be avoided with lifestyle modifications, drugs, and surgical procedures.
You may not notice any signs until your artery is entirely closed or you experience a heart attack which is a dangerous thing. The symptoms may also differ depending on which artery is constricted or obstructed. Some of the common symptoms of coronary artery disease include:
Some of the common causes of heart disease can include the following:
Treatment
The treatment options for atherosclerosis depend upon its severity. They can be:
The healthy lifestyle adjustments that are recommended to treat and prevent atherosclerosis include the following: