what is atherosclerosis and what causes it?
Causes of Atherosclerosis: see causes of Atherosclerosis. Causes of Atherosclerosis: It is characterized by a narrowing of the arteries caused by cholesterol-rich plaques of immune system cells (Source: Genes and Disease by the National Center for Biotechnology). Risk factors for Atherosclerosis: see risk factors for Atherosclerosis.
Atherosclerosis (or arteriosclerotic vascular disease) is a condition where the arteries become narrowed and hardened due to an excessive build up of plaque around the artery wall. The disease disrupts the flow of blood around the body, posing serious cardiovascular complications.