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- Arteriosclerosis atherosclerosis - Symptoms and causes
Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls This buildup is called plaque The plaque can cause arteries to narrow, blocking blood flow The plaque also can burst, leading to a blood clot Although atherosclerosis is often considered a heart condition, it can affect arteries anywhere in
- Aortic valve disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Aortic valve disease is a type of heart valve disease In this condition, the valve between the lower left heart chamber and the body's main artery doesn't work properly The aortic valve helps keep blood flowing in the correct direction through the heart A damaged or diseased aortic valve can affect blood flow to the rest of the heart and body
- Aortic valve stenosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Aortic valve stenosis is a type of heart valve disease, also called valvular heart disease The aortic valve is between the lower left heart chamber and the body's main artery, called the aorta In aortic valve stenosis, the valve is narrowed and doesn't open fully This reduces or blocks blood flow
- Arteriosclerosis atherosclerosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
These medicines can help lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, also called the "bad" cholesterol The medicines also can reduce plaque buildup Some cholesterol medicines even can reverse the buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries Statins are a common type of cholesterol medicine
- Thoracic aortic aneurysm - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Plaque buildup on the artery walls causes the arteries to become less flexible Additional pressure can cause the arteries to weaken and widen High blood pressure and high cholesterol increase the risk of atherosclerosis This is more common in older people Genetic conditions Aortic aneurysms in younger people often have a genetic cause
- Aortic calcification: An early sign of heart valve problems?
The aortic valve is between the lower left heart chamber and the body's main artery, called the aorta Aortic valve calcification is a condition in which calcium builds up on the aortic valve Buildups of calcium can cause the valve opening to become narrow Severe narrowing can reduce or block
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is an enlarged area in the lower part of the body's main artery, called the aorta The aorta goes from the heart through the center of the chest and belly area, called the abdomen An abdominal aortic aneurysm that ruptures can cause life-threatening bleeding Treatment
- Aortic valve disease - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
During aortic valve repair, the surgeon may do one or all of the following: Separate valve flaps that have fused Add support to the base of the valve Reshape or remove excess valve tissue so that the cusps can close tightly Patch holes or tears in a valve Aortic valve repair often requires open-heart surgery
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