The narrowing and hardening of arteries is called Atherosclerosis, which includes Atheroma (deposition of lipoid plaque) and Arteriosclerosis (thickening of the middle layer). It increases the risk of thrombus formation and heart attacks.
El estrechamiento y endurecimiento de las arterias se llama Aterosclerosis, que incluye la Atheroma (depósito de placa lipoide) y la Arteriosclerosis (engrosamiento de la capa media). Aumenta el riesgo de formación de trombos y ataques cardíacos.
| Front | Narrowing and Hardening of arteries is called conditions involved risk |
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| Back | Atherosclerosis Atheroma: deposition of hard yellow plaque of lipoid material in arteries (high cholesterol). Arteriosclerosis: thickening of middle layer of arteries, a degenerative change due to old age. increases the risk of thrombus formation, heart attack. |
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