Arteriosclerosis
Glossário de Saúde do Einstein
ICD 10 - I70
- Illness
ICD 10 - I70
Arteriosclerosis is the hardening of arteries and smaller blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from the heart to different parts of the body. It is caused by factors such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, and it makes blood flow more difficult.

There may be no symptoms at the beginning of arteriosclerosis. Often, the first sign is potentially fatal, such as a heart attack or a stroke.
Arteriosclerosis is related to issues such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and aging. It is often confused with atherosclerosis, which is a subtype of arteriosclerosis characterized by a buildup of fatty plaques in the blood vessels that also hardens these structures.
Arteriosclerosis can be diagnosed through imaging tests such as cardiac MRI and coronary computed tomography.
Preventing arteriosclerosis involves controlling its causes, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Avoiding smoking also reduces the risk of developing the condition.
Treatment for arteriosclerosis aims to prevent the condition from worsening by controlling cholesterol, high blood pressure, and other comorbidities. In cases of vessel blockage or rupture, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke, surgeries, medications, and other procedures may be necessary.
Treatment for arteriosclerosis aims to prevent the condition from worsening by controlling cholesterol, high blood pressure, and other comorbidities. In cases of vessel blockage or rupture, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke, surgeries, medications, and other procedures may be necessary.
Arteriosclerosis can develop over many years before showing symptoms, which, when they finally occur, may be fatal.
Arteriosclerosis is not contagious.
Yes, it is possible to have more than one case of arteriosclerosis in a lifetime.
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