arteriosclerosis

Examples of arteriosclerosis in the following topics:

• Health Problems

  • As the heart ages, one can develop arteriosclerosis, or the stiffening of arteries due to the accumulation of fatty buildup, or plaque, along the walls of the arteriesm, restricting blood circulation.
  • Arteriosclerosis is common to older adults that contributes to congestive heart failure.

• Gangrene

  • Dry gangrene begins at the distal part of a limb due to ischemia (restriction of circulation), and often occurs in the toes and feet of elderly patients due to arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).