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Stenosing atherosclerosis of the arteries

What is stenosing atherosclerosis of the arteries?

Stenosing atherosclerosis of the arteries is pathological functioning of blood vessels, by which their inner walls are formed atherosclerotic plaque, narrowing the blood stream. This process is not happening in a short time. Such a disease is the result of prolonged deposition of cholesterol and formation of calcification and proliferation of connective tissue.

The mechanism of stenosing atherosclerosis is that the fats low density accumulates in the blood. Sooner or later they stick to the smallest irregularities inside blood vessels and form plaques. It is the latter and clog the arteries, leaving less clearance for blood flow. The result of this illness is the interruption of the blood supply, ischemia of tissues and organs.

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The symptoms of stenosing atherosclerosis of the arteries

As mentioned above, stenosing atherosclerosis of the arteries develops slowly. At the same rate and manifest the symptoms of the disease.

The first "bells" are as follows:

  • Appear mood swings, emotional background becomes unstable;
  • Reduced the degree of concentration often appears distracted;

  • Occur headachesassociated with dizzinessup to fainting state;

  • There is a forgetfulness, begin to suffer memory function;

  • The dream is broken, there is insomnia or the opposite, constant drowsiness;

  • Reduced level of efficiency.

If you experience even one of these symptoms should consult a doctor. The initial stage of the disease allows you to apply effective methods of treatment.

At later stages, the symptoms of stenosing atherosclerosis of the arteries is even more serious:

  • In the first stage marked weakness of reaction of pupils on lightstimulus, the pathological manifestation of reflexes;

  • The second stage is characterized by significant impairments of memory and attention. Reduced working capacity and learning capacity. At this stage, the mini-strokes that cause dizziness and fainting. Often such conditions lead to complete or partial paralysis;

  • In the third stage of development of stenosing atherosclerosis of the arteries causes an irreversible violation of cognitive processes due to extensive ischemic areas of the brain.

The stage of the disease can be determined only specialist, so seeking medical assistance cannot be postponed!


Causes of stenosing atherosclerosis of the arteries

There are several causes of stenosing atherosclerosis of the arteries.

The main factor and the most common is atherosclerotic process associated with the formation of plaque on the walls of blood vessels. As a result, the lumen of the vessel is narrowed or completely clogged. The result is a stroke, blood clots and other serious complications.

To the provoking factors in the development of stenosing atherosclerosis of the arteries include:

  • Genetic predisposition;

  • Hypertension;

  • Diabetes;

  • Obesity of different severity;

  • The presence of harmful habits, especially Smoking;
  • Signs of gender (statistics show males are prone to occurrence and development of atherosclerosis 4 times more than women);
  • Irrational nutrition;

  • Stress;

  • Maintaining a sedentary lifestyle.

With rare exceptions, these factors a person is able to resolve, because prevention is the key to a healthy and long life!

Diagnosis of stenosing atherosclerosis of the arteries

Diagnostic procedures may include a variety of treatments:

  • History
  • A discussion of the lifestyle and habits of the patient;
  • Visual inspection;
  • General analysis of blood and urine to identify possible inflammatory process in the body;
  • Biochemical and immunological analysis of blood;
  • lipid profile to determine the level of fats in the body;
  • ECG and ultrasound of the heart;
  • Vascular Doppler;
  • MRI;
  • Cinamatography;
  • Angiography to assess the blood flow in the vessels;
  • Genetic analysis;
  • Consultation of experts depending on the identified region of atherosclerotic lesions of the.

Of course, the whole complex of diagnostic measures may not be necessary. The survey is based on an individual plan and depends on the stage of the disease.

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Treatment of stenosing atherosclerosis of the arteries

In the treatment of stenosing atherosclerosis of the arteries is used as medication and non-drug techniques.

Usually, the doctor is assigned a comprehensive treatment that includes both directions.

Non-drug treatment involves:

  • Bringing body weight back to normal;
  • Diet, a diet of fish, fresh vegetables and fruits, with the exception of fatty, salty, and spicy;
  • Regular moderate exercise;
  • Avoiding harmful habits;
  • Avoidance of stressful situations.

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Drug treatment involves taking such means as:

  • Statins reduce the synthesis of cholesterol in the body and increase the rate of excretion of fats and fat-like substances. Read more about the statins and fibrates;

  • Inhibitors – absorb the cholesterol and not allow it to be absorbed into the bloodstream;
  • Sekvestranty – "capture" cholesterol and remove it from the body;
  • Fibrates – reduce the number of cells of fatty substances and increase the density lipoproteins, the function of protecting the vessel walls from cholesterol.

In complicated forms and in the absence of effect from treatment with medication, surgery is performed:

  • Balloon angioplasty, in which the affected vessel is entered the balloon is inflated to increase the luminalvessel;
  • Stenting, when in the cavity of the vessel is inserted into a special frame, slowing the process of atherosclerosis;
  • Bypass, to create alternative ways of blood to the affected ischemic area of the body;
  • Open surgery, which is complete removal of diseased portion of the vessel.

Extracorporeal methods of treatment involve changes in the blood composition of the patient using specialized devices outside the human body.

A reasonable approach to lifestyle and timely treatment for medical help will help to win stenosing atherosclerosis of the arteries!