*Arteriosclerosis
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Summary
Thickening and stiffening of the blood vessels cause restricted blood flow to the organs and tissues. Arteriosclerosis can cause a buildup of blood cells and fatty deposits in the arteries, which can enter the bloodstream and potentially cause a blood clot.
There are three distinct types of arteriosclerosis:
Atherosclerosis
impacts the larger arteries in the body
Moenckeberg medial calcific sclerosis
affects the small- to medium-sized arteries
Arteriolosclerosis
generally only impacts the small arteries
(Global Autoimmune Institute, 2023)
Symptoms
While mild forms tend not to feature symptoms, moderate to severe cases might. Symptoms typically do not present until an artery is already narrowed or clogged, limiting its ability to supply enough blood or oxygen to the body. Blood clots may also occur before the appearance of symptoms, which can trigger either heart attacks or strokes. When symptoms do appear, they typically depend on which arteries are affected:
If the heart arteries are impacted, you might experience chest pain.
If the arteries leading to your brain are affected, you might experience numbness/weakness in your arms/legs, difficulty speaking, temporary vision loss in one eye, or drooping face muscles.
If the arteries in your arms or legs are impacted, leg pain when walking or decreased blood pressure in certain limbs may develop.
If the arteries leading to your kidneys are affected, high blood pressure or kidney failure can occur.
(Global Autoimmune Institute, 2023)
Diagnostic Criteria
Under Investigation
Diagnostic Tests
Under Investigation
Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Associations
Under Investigation
Tissue-Type or Cell-Type Attacked
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Attacking Immune Cell Type or Process
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Treatment Modality
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Managing Specialist(s)
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Associated Infections
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Associated Toxins
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Research Authors
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Research Institutions
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Average Time from Symptom Onset to Diagnosis
Under Investigation
Last Updated
January 06, 2023
References
Arteriosclerosis. Global Autoimmune Institute. (2023). Retrieved January 06, 2023 from https://www.autoimmuneinstitute.org/arteriosclerosis/