Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is lipid-driven inflammatory plaque formation in large and medium arteries, causing coronary artery disease, stroke, peripheral artery disease, and aneurysm. Treatment: primary prevention (control BP/lipids/DM, no smoking, healthy diet/exercise); secondary prevention (antiplatelet, statin, ACEi/beta-blocker after events); revascularization (PCI/CABG/endarterectomy/angioplasty) for symptomatic disease; manage associated conditions.

Common Symptoms

Asymptomatic until complications; CAD/stroke/PAD/aneurysm; by vascular bed

Causes and Pathogenesis

Lipid accumulation/inflammation in arterial intima forms plaques that narrow/rupture arteries.

Treatment

Primary/secondary prevention; antiplatelet/statin; revascularization for symptomatic disease

Preventive Measures

Healthy lifestyle; no smoking; control BP/lipids/DM; statin/antiplatelet when indicated.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Cardiology/Vascular-surgery department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.