Diseases of the arteries, arterioles and capillaries (23 contents)
Atherosclerosis (30 contents)
Everything you need to know about statins
Although statins are the most effective known method of fighting bad cholesterol, there are still many Poles who are unaware of what they actually are and their uses.
Sensory disturbance in the hand and arm - is this cause for concern?
Tingling, sensory disturbance in the hand. Such symptoms appear in many patients. Are they a cause for concern? When should you see your doctor?
Aortic stenosis: causes and symptoms of the most common valvular heart defect
Aortic stenosis is the most common valvular heart defect and is - along with hypertension and coronary artery disease - one of the most common heart conditions in general. The entity may be...
What problems lead to simultaneous leg pain and chest pain?
Leg pain and chest pain are two complaints that are unlikely to occur in a patient at the same time. However, there are situations - albeit rare - where the patient experiences both of the...
Elevated cholesterol and erectile dysfunction: what do these problems have in common?
Elevated cholesterol is commonly associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, among other conditions. This problem generally poses a significant risk to a man's health - although it...
Role of immune cells in atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory process that involves blood vessels - the accumulation of lipoproteins on the walls results in the formation of fatty bands and consequently atherosclerotic...
Subclavian artery stenosis
Subclavian artery (SA) stenosis is an increasingly significant problem that is emerging among the disorders and pathologies caused by atherosclerosis. The symptoms it brings with it occur in only 10%...
16 November - World No Tobacco Quit Day
World No Tobacco Quit Day is celebrated every year on the third Thursday of November. The day has a tradition of more than 40 years, born in the USA in California, where in 1974 more than one million...
What do your ears say about your health?
When your ears look a little different, hurt, itch or ring in them it may not necessarily mean an illness related to them, but symptoms of something much more serious.
Fats - what is worth knowing about them?
A good diet is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. What role do fats play? Which ones are worth eating and which ones should be avoided? This is explained by experts in the "Learn about fats"...
Grapefruit and atherosclerosis
Grapefruit is classed as a low-calorie fruit and is a source of vitamin C, beta-carotene and galacturonic acid. Galacturonic acid belongs to the uronic acids and is a component of the soluble fibres...
Healthy lifestyle and the prevention of atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is a very insidious disease, which can develop for years without being noticed. Its development can be prevented by leading a healthy lifestyle, including adequate sleep, physical...
Atherosclerosis and carotid endarterectomy procedure
Atherosclerosis involves the medium and large arteries. It is in these that more and more lipids, collagen and calcium deposits are deposited every day, leading to restricted flow in the vessel.
Pathogenetic process of atherosclerosis development
Atherosclerosis is a condition affecting the elastic arteries and long muscular arteries, which, when affected by the disease, show a significant thickening of the inner membrane as a result of...
Metabolic syndrome in children - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, cardiovascular consequences
The metabolic syndrome is a set of complications of obesity that lead to premature type 2 diabetes, atherosclerosis and cardiovascular complications. It can affect 40-70% of obese adolescents.
The role of Omega acids in atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is a chronic disease in which the lumen of an artery narrows, preventing the free flow of blood carrying oxygen and nutrients to all parts of our body. Lifestyle and a diet rich in...
Cholesterol-lowering diet
A well-functioning heart pumps blood to all, even the furthest reaches of our body, and contains oxygen and nutrients. It works properly when it is healthy. When cholesterol builds up in the...
Atherosclerosis - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Atherosclerosis is a disease that affects an increasing number of people, not only the elderly, but also younger people (children, adolescents and young adults). It used to be thought that lifestyle...
Hypertension and coronary artery disease - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
The human body is a very complex system. One of the most important systems, is the circulatory system, consisting of the heart, arteries, veins and blood vessels that supply blood to every corner of...
Unstable atherosclerotic plaque - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Ischaemic stroke accounts for approximately 80-85% of all stroke cases. In most cases, it leads to disability, invalidity and even death for those affected. It ranks as the third most common cause...
