In some people, atherosclerosis symptoms and signs early so that preventive measures can be taken to avoid further complications.
Causes of atherosclerosis include lifestyle factors, age, and certain medical conditions.
Here is the cause of atherosclerosis is to know:
1. hypertension
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure that can damage and lead to atherosclerosis.
2. High Cholesterol
High levels of cholesterol in the blood, especially the "bad" cholesterol or LDL can damage and make the arteries become hard.
LDL is too high can stick to the arteries and cause blockages.
3. triglycerides
Triglycerides are types of fat that can cause plaque in the arteries and the potential to develop into atherosclerosis. This is especially true in women who have undergone menopause.
4. alcohol
The use of large doses of alcohol and in the long term can cause inflammation and damage to the arteries and increase the amount of plaque that triggers atherosclerosis.
5. diabetes
Diabetes can cause damage to the inside of the arteries in the long run. Damage potential to develop into atherosclerotic arteries.
6. smoke
Smoking can slow blood flow and constrict arteries, which in turn lead to damage arteries and cause atherosclerosis.
7. age
Apart from other causes, arterial plaque will generally formed by itself with increasing age.
Arteries due to plaque formation age can lead to atherosclerosis.