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| | Atherosclerosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Various anatomic, physiological and behavioral risk factors for atherosclerosis are known. | | | Generally these techniques are termed immunomodulation of atherosclerosis. | | | The immunomodulation approaches mentioned above, because they deal with innate responses of the host to promote atherosclerosis, have far greater prospects for major success. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atherosclerosis
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| | Home aHealthyme.com |
| | Physicians may be able to make a diagnosis of atherosclerosis during a physical exam by means of a stethoscope and gentle probing of the arteries with the hand (palpation). | | | Most of the drugs prescribed for atherosclerosis seek to lower cholesterol. | | | Patients who have less severe atherosclerosis may achieve adequate control through lifestyle changes and drug therapy. |
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http://www.ahealthyme.com/article/gale/100084273
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| | Heart Info - Atherosclerosis |
| | Atherosclerosis is responsible for more deaths in the U.S. than any other condition. | | | Restriction of blood flow to the heart muscle due to atherosclerosis can cause angina pectoris or a myocardial infarction (a heart attack). | | | Restriction of blood flow to the muscles of the legs causes intermittent claudication (pains in the legs brought about by walking and relieved by rest). |
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http://www.heartinfo.org/main.asp?page=ency&id=38
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| | Atherosclerosis |
| | Atherosclerosis shows no symptoms until a complication (such as chest pain or a heart attack) occurs. | | | The following medications are used to prevent development of atherosclerosis and to reduce recurrent complications such as heart attack and stroke in those with the condition. | | | It is important for individuals with atheroscerlosis to work closely with their healthcare practitioners to ensure that they receive the most appropriate treatments for their condition. |
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http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsConditions/Atherosclerosiscc.html
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| | eMedicine - Atherosclerosis : Article by James L Orford, MBChB |
| | Angina pectoris is characterized by retrosternal chest discomfort that typically radiates to the left arm and may be associated with dyspnea. | | | Carotid artery intima-media thickness: B-mode ultrasonography of the common and internal carotid arteries is a noninvasive measure of arterial wall anatomy that may be performed repeatedly and reliably in asymptomatic individuals. | | | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors are effective in lowering the serum total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglyceride levels and in raising the serum HDL cholesterol level, and they have a low incidence of adverse effects, the most common being hepatotoxicity and myopathy. |
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http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic182.htm
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| | Atherosclerosis |
| | While there is no known cure for atherosclerosis, surgery is used to treat specific diseased arteries and help prevent strokes or heart attacks, improve or relieve angina, or hypertension, remove aneurysms, improve claudication, and save legs that would otherwise have to be amputated. | | | This kind of blockage resulting from a clot formed elsewhere in the body is called an embolism. | | | Modern surgical techniques are constantly changing, materials improving, techniques evolving. |
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http://chemo.net/atherosc.htm
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| | Section of Atherosclerosis and Lipoprotein Research (SALR) - Baylor College of Medicine |
| | The Section of Atherosclerosis and Lipoprotein Research (SALR) is involved in basic and clinical research, patient care, and education. | | | There is an Atherosclerosis and Vascular Biology Research Training Program within SALR that is directed by Joel D. Morrisett, Ph.D. This program, which is supported by a grant from the National Institutes of Health, organizes weekly luncheon seminars for faculty, graduate students and research fellows, and sponsors their travel to scientific meetings. | | | Section of Atherosclerosis and Lipoprotein Research (SALR) - Baylor College of Medicine |
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http://www.bcm.edu/medicine/athero
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| | ATHEROSCLEROSIS Controlled Nutritionally At 50+ - Full of Health Inc. |
| | Atherosclerosis is controllable and its progression can be halted naturally. | | | Unfortunately, after leaving the doctor's office typical treatment for atherosclerosis inevitably means prescription medications or bypass surgery. | | | Prescription medicines or bypass surgery, however, can be a wise decision - even life saving at times - but not if chosen in ignorance of their natural alternatives. |
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http://www.full-health.com
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| | Ambient Air Pollution and Atherosclerosis in Los Angeles |
| | We then added covariates that play a role in atherosclerosis such as blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, or proxy measures such as reporting treatment with antihypertensives or lipid-lowering medications at study entry. | | | Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP) is a monthly journal of peer-reviewed research and news on the impact of the environment on human health. | | | Divisions of Environmental Health and Biostatistics, Department of Preventive Medicine, and Atherosclerosis Research Unit, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA |
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| | Atherosclerosis |
| | Atherosclerosis can affect arteries in other parts of the body, such as the pelvis and legs, causing poor circulation, slower healing of skin injuries, and erection problems. | | | When atherosclerosis affects the arteries that supply blood to the heart, it can restrict blood flow to the heart muscle, causing heart pain (angina), irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia), and other problems. | | | A major part of treating atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease involves lifestyle changes (such as quitting smoking) and medications to help reduce high cholesterol, control high blood pressure, and manage other factors that increase a person's risk of heart attack, stroke, and other complications. |
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http://www.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/sta123334.asp
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| | Atherosclerosis: Merck Manual Home Edition |
| | Infection may have a role in the development of atherosclerosis. | | | People who quit smoking have only half the risk of those who continue to smoke—regardless of how long they smoked before quitting. | | | The first symptom of a narrowing artery may be pain or cramps at times when blood flow cannot keep up with the tissues' need for oxygen. |
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http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec03/ch032/ch032a.html
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| | Adult Health Advisor 2005.4: Atherosclerosis |
| | You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. | | | Your provider may prescribe other medicines that can slow the progress of atherosclerosis. | | | Depending on your symptoms, your health care provider may prescribe medicine to reduce blood clotting, relax the blood vessels, or lower cholesterol. |
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http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_athscler_car.htm
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| | Atherosclerosis AHealthyMe.com |
| | You may also feel chest pain, often called angina. | | | Above all else, you should try to lower your cholesterol levels. | | | Soon, doctors may be able to prescribe drugs that prevent plaques from rupturing. |
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http://www.ahealthyme.com/topic/atherosclerosis
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| | Atherosclerosis (arteriosclerosis - hardening of the arteries) |
| | Currently, there is no medication available to cure atherosclerosis. | | | It can affect individuals in their 20s and increases with age. | | | The effects of atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries (those which supply blood to the heart muscle) can be treated by medication and surgery. |
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http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/atherosclerosis.htm
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| | Atherosclerosis - Page 1 - HeartCenterOnline: |
| | By restricting the flow of blood to the heart, atherosclerosis increases the risk of serious heart conditions such as | | | Similarly, when atherosclerosis restricts blood flow to the brain (e.g., | | | For those who have already been diagnosed with atherosclerosis, treatments include various medications and |
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http://heart.healthcentersonline.com/cholesterol/atherosclerosis.cfm
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| | Heart attack prevention information on MedicineNet.com |
| | Poor circulation in the lower extremities can lead to pain while walking or exercising, deficient wound healing, and/or leg ulcers. | | | This complete blockage interrupts oxygen supply and results in tissue injury or death. | | | Disease caused by the lack of blood supply to heart muscle is called coronary heart disease (CHD). |
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http://www.medicinenet.com/heart_attack_and_atherosclerosis_prevention/page2.htm
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| | Atherosclerosis |
| | High levels of lutein in the blood are associated with a reduced buildup of cholesterol and lower incidences of atherosclerosis. | | | Atherosclerosis is a progressive disease and can develop in any artery in the body. | | | Atherosclerosis is the major form of heart disease in Western countries. |
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http://www.mamashealth.com/atherosclerosis.asp
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| | Atherosclerosis |
| | The importance of correctly and accurately identifying the disease in its early stages lies in preventing cardiovascular disease and its complications of heart attack (myocardial infarction), angina, aneurysms, and strokes. | | | Increases in plasma ADMA concentrations may contribute to the endothelial dysfunction observed in insulin-resistant patients. | | | Atherosclerosis is really a part of the disease process known as arteriosclerosis. |
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http://www.thedoctorsdoctor.com/diseases/atherosclerosis.htm
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| | Emedicine Search Results for Atherosclerosis |
| | Angioplasty, Peripheral - Atherosclerosis of peripheral vessels, or peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is the most common cause o... | | | Pediatric Lipid Disorders in Clinical Practice - According to multiple studies, the early stages of atherosclerosis begin in chi... | | | Atherosclerosis - Atherosclerosis is a disease of large and medium-sized muscular arteries and is characterized by endothelial d... |
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http://www.emedicine.com/cgi-bin/foxweb.exe/searchengine@/em/searchengine?boolean=and&book=all&maxhits=100&HiddenURL=&query=Atherosclerosis
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| | Arteriosclerosis / Atherosclerosis - MayoClinic.com |
| | When arteries leading to your limbs are affected, you may develop circulation problems in your arms and legs called peripheral arterial disease. | | | Atherosclerosis (ath-ur-o-skluh-RO-sis) is the most common form of arteriosclerosis. | | | This disease is commonly thought of as affecting the heart, but atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis can affect arteries anywhere in your body. |
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http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/arteriosclerosis-atherosclerosis/DS00525
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| | Hardening of the Arteries Shown to be Significantly Slowed by Diet and Exercise |
| | This is fascinating news that shows how much power individuals have to control their own health outcome by making decisions about the foods they eat and the level of physical exercise they choose to pursue. | | | Normally, post-menopausal women show great increases in atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, but the study showed that those who engaged in rather moderate dietary changes and pursued what I consider to be a very small amount of physical exercise were able to slow the onset of atherosclerosis by half. | | | There is also evidence that the viscosity of blood can be enhanced by consuming aloe vera gel. |
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| | Cholesterol |
| | Because of their relationship to cardiovascular disease, the analysis of serum lipids has become an important health measure. | | | The table shows the range of typical values as well as the values above (or below) which the subject may be at increased risk of developing atherosclerosis. | | | Cholesterol is also strongly implicated in the development of atherosclerosis: fatty deposits (plaques) that form on the inside of blood vessels and predispose to heart attacks. |
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http://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/C/Cholesterol.html
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| | Atherosclerosis |
| | But they will tell you if you have the factors associated with a greater probability of having atherosclerosis. | | | The search is now on for a way to halt the chronic destructive inflammation of atherosclerosis without undermining overall immunity with long term use of anti-inflammatory drugs. | | | For many patients this goal requires a major change in diet and lifestyle. |
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http://www.evenstaronline.com/articles/atherosclerosis.html
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| | Atherosclerosis: Online Reference For Health Concerns |
| | August 2002 - As We See It: New Views On Atherosclerosis | | | Atherosclerosis is a progressive, complex disease often associated with the aging process, but for some it starts much earlier in life. | | | The high mortality of atherosclerosis, the widespread suffering, and the huge economic impact demand integrated medical approaches and therapies. |
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| | Heart Attack, Stroke, Atherosclerosis, Arteriosclerosis |
| | Yet there is a very select few Medical Doctors and even fewer Naturopathic Doctors who have received proper training in this wonderful technology. | | | Evidence that homocysteine is an independent risk factor for atherosclerosis in hyperlipidemic patients. | | | EDTA has been successfully used in the treatment of atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis for over 50 years. |
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http://pages.prodigy.net/naturedoctor/heart.html
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| | Atherosclerosis |
| | However, more research is needed since it is possible that women who consumed the most soy had healthier habits that were not measured in the study, which may protect against heart disease, they note. | | | The analysis took into account some lifestyle factors that are known to affect the risk of heart disease, such as physical activity, smoking and body mass index (BMI)--a measure of weight in relation to height. | | | Arterial stiffness increases as the blood vessel disease atherosclerosis progresses, and atherosclerosis can lead to heart attack or stroke, explain researchers in the August issue of Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology: A Journal of the American Heart Association (news - web sites). |
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| | ATHERO.ORG |
| | The Rationale For Statin Therapy In Alzheimer’s Dementia: What We Know And What We Do Not | | | These Awards have been created to promote the development of younger scientific investigators and allow them to improve their skills and knowledge in atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. | | | The International Atherosclerosis Society (IAS), incorporated in 1979, promotes, at an international level, the advancement of science, research and teaching in the field of atherosclerosis and related diseases. |
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| | Stanford Hospital And Clinics - Stanford University Medical Center - Atherosclerosis |
| | The symptoms of atherosclerosis may resemble other cardiac conditions. | | | Specific treatment for atherosclerosis will be determined by your physician based on: | | | Atherosclerosis progresses with a gradual build-up of plaque or thickening of the inside of the walls of the artery, which causes a decrease in the amount of blood flow, and a decrease in the oxygen supply to the vital body organs and extremities. |
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http://www.stanfordhospital.com/healthLib/atoz/cardiac/athero.html
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| | ATHEROSCLEROSIS |
| | The development of atherosclerosis is a complex process. | | | Scientists are studying other ways in which platelets may play a role in atherosclerosis. | | | However, some people with this problem seem remarkably free from atherosclerosis. |
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http://abello.dic.uchile.cl/~hechavez/athero.html
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| | UMHS - Atherosclerosis |
| | According to some medical researchers, certain individuals are more susceptible to atherosclerosis because of a genetic tendency. | | | Though the damaging effects of atherosclerosis may not be realized until later in life, the process actually begins in childhood. | | | Atherosclerosis (ath-er-oh-skler-OH-sis) is a form of coronary artery disease. |
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| | What Is Atherosclerosis? |
| | Diseases caused by atherosclerosis are the leading cause of illness and death in the United States. | | | DCI Home: Heart and Vascular Diseases: Atherosclerosis: What Is... | | | Atherosclerosis is a slow, progressive disease that may start in childhood. |
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| | Atherosclerosis |
| | Diabetes can be a minimal problem if patients manage their blood-glucose level properly, as your grandmother has proven. | | | Ponds: A disease called atherosclerosis produces most of the circulatory problems observed in diabetics. | | | Arteries are thick-walled blood vessels that carry oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood away from the heart toward peripheral tissues and cells in the body. |
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http://www.montana.edu/wwwai/imsd/diabetes/athero.htm
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| | Elsevier.com - Atherosclerosis |
| | The editors are also interested in clinical papers dealing with case studies of specific or generalinterest, new or unusual lipid syndromes, and the genetic basis and familial incidence of atherosclerosis and related diseases. | | | High quality reports of controlled clinical trials of drugs or diets will be considered provided the paper deals with the mechanism of action of the drug or diet. | | | International Journal for Research and Investigation on Atherosclerosis and Related Diseases |
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http://www.elsevier.com/inca/publications/store/5/2/2/7/9/0
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| | Atherosclerosis |
| | Defects in apolipoprotein E sometimes result in its inability to bind to the receptors, which leads to an increase a person's blood cholesterol and consequently their risk of atherosclerosis. | | | Atherosclerosis is a disease that can affect people at any age, although it usually doesn't pose a threat until people reach their forties or fifties. | | | Currently, a debate is raging over how the various mutated forms of apolipoprotein E effect the body. |
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| | Exercise Plus Vitamins Fights Atherosclerosis |
| | After 18 weeks, researchers found the mice that had exercise training had less evidence of atherosclerosis than the sedentary mice. | | | Researchers say the findings suggest that moderate exercise and antioxidant supplementation may work together to promote artery health and prevent the development of atherosclerosis. | | | L-arginine is not an antioxidant, but it can reduce sensitivity to free radical damage. |
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http://www.webmd.com/content/article/87/99580.htm
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| | Atherosclerosis |
| | Atherosclerosis (ath"er-o-skleh-RO'sis) comes from the Greek words athero (meaning gruel or paste) and sclerosis (hardness). | | | Males and people with a family history of premature cardiovascular disease have an increased risk of atherosclerosis. | | | Atherosclerosis is a slow, complex disease that typically starts in childhood and often progresses when people grow older. |
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http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4440
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| | Atherosclerosis |
| | Exactly how atherosclerosis begins or what causes it isn't known, but some theories have been proposed. | | | Atherosclerosis is a slow, progressive disease that may start in childhood. | | | The type of artery and where the plaque develops varies with each person. |
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| | By Condition |
| | This fatty buildup is medically referred to as atherosclerosis, and these deposits cause the arteries to narrow and stiffen. | | | A sudden block of the blood supply to any area of the heart muscle can cause heart attack and death. | | | The coronary arteries provide the primary blood supply to the heart muscle, and coronary heart disease occurs when the arteries become blocked by a buildup of, calcium, cholesterol, and other blood factors. |
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| | Atherosclerosis and Thrombosis Index |
| | Aortas with mild, moderate, and severe atherosclerosis, gross | | | Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC), fibrin thrombi with fibrin stain, glomerulus, high power microscopic |
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