The arteries are critical because they channel blood from the heart throughout the rest of the body. Most of the arteries carry oxygenated blood, which means that they are needed to supply oxygen to other tissues. Blocked arteries can cause oxygen...
Arteries are blood vessels that supply oxygen-rich blood to different parts of the body. Blockage of the arteries can obstruct the blood flow and may have serious consequences. The plaque blocking the arteries can be caused due to the presence of...
Your heart pumps approximately 3,000 gallons of blood through your body every day. Like every other muscle it requires oxygen and nutrients to function which it gets from the coronary arteries. Blockage of those arteries creates symptoms because...
It can take decades for an artery to become blocked. However, once a blockage exists, symptoms like shortness of breath and chest pain can signal reduced blood flow to the heart, a symptom of coronary artery disease. Treatments depend on the...
The two carotid arteries carry oxygen and nutrients in the form of blood from the heart to the brain. If you experience a blockage within one or both of your carotid arteries, you can experience a transient ischemic attack (mini-stroke) or stroke....
The carotid arteries in the neck are the primary passageways for blood flow to the brain. Blockages and narrowing of the carotid artery are major risk factors for a stroke. Carotid artery stenosis, or narrowing, is caused by atherosclerosis, the...
The coronary arteries are also known as the heart arteries. They supply oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscle so that the heart is able to supply blood to the rest of the body. Heart artery disease begins at an early age when fat, proteins,...
The coronary arteries supply oxygenated blood to the heart so that it can carry out its vital function of pumping the needed blood to the rest of the body. A blocked coronary artery may lead to chest pain or a heart attack if left untreated....
The coronary arteries are those blood vessels that supply the heart muscle with the blood, oxygen and nutrients necessary to keep it functioning. These blood vessels can become blocked with fatty buildup of plaque in a process called...
The arteries are part of the cardiovascular system and are the largest blood vessels in the body. They carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs and oxygenated blood to every cell of the body and the heart itself. A number of disease...
Your carotid artery supplies the brain with blood, oxygen and nutrients. This artery can become blocked due to age, heredity and unhealthy lifestyle behaviors. This condition is called atherosclerosis. It's a serious condition that can be fatal....
Arterial blockage is easily preventable with diet and exercise. Once you have been diagnosed with artery disease, diet and exercise must become a regular part of your life. Simple behavioral modifications can reduce your risk of heart disease....
Your weight is an important determinant of high blood pressure, one major risk factor in the development of atherosclerosis, or blocked arteries. High blood cholesterol is another risk factor that typically arises from diets that contain large...
If you have arteries that are blocked in the legs then you may have peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD increases your risk for heart disease and stroke. If it becomes severe it can lead to gangrene and amputation. Therefore, it is important to...
The carotid artery carries blood from the heart to the head and brain. There are two carotid arteries, one on each side of the neck. Over time, carotid arteries can become clogged with plaque as a result of coronary artery disease. Blockage of the...
Blocked arteries -- a condition also known as atherosclerosis -- are a serious health problem. Arteries that become blocked, hard and inflexible lead to cardiovascular disease, notes the University of Maryland Medical Center, and cardiovascular...
Carotid arteries are two large blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrient-rich blood to the brain via the neck. These arteries can be blocked by a fatty substance known as plaque, which is made up of cholesterol, calcium and cellular debris....
Green tea has almost become legendary for its health-promoting benefits. Used for centuries as a health tonic in many cultures, green tea is now gaining acceptance among conventional Western medical practitioners. In 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug...
Arterial blockage is an umbrella term for a host of blockages that can occur in various arteries in the body. Blockages in the legs, in the eyes (central retinal arteries) and in the heart (coronary arteries) are all serious and can lead to a...
Garlic's pungent taste and smell make it a common addition to foods, but garlic supplements may have properties beyond their ability to spice up the kitchen. Research into the benefits of garlic on the heart has shown mixed results. Garlic may or...
Your lifestyle plays a key role in maintaining a heathy cardiovascular system. If you consume a diet high in saturated fats and you rarely exercise, you increase your chances of plaque sticking to the walls of your arteries. This process is called...
Fish oil reduces blood clotting to protect you from heart attack and plaque formation in the arteries and to clear up blockages that can lead to heart disease. Although fish oil may lower cholesterol, its main benefit derives from its ability to...
Calcium is an essential mineral that helps form your bones and performs a number of vital tasks in your bloodstream. In people with atherosclerosis, it also is a component in plaque, a substance that can accumulate on artery walls and completely...
The carotid artery runs along the neck and carries oxygenated blood to the brain and head. Carotid artery disease causes blockages due to aneurysms, a blood clot or thrombus, or due to emboli or clots that break off from other areas of the body...
Blockage of the carotid arteries is a serious medical condition that can lead to transient ischemic attacks or strokes, according to the University at Buffalo neurosurgery website. Most frequently seen in adults as they grow older, these...
Coronary arteries are the two arteries found directly on the heart. They are called the right coronary artery and the left main coronary artery and provide the heart with its own blood supply. Coronary artery disease is a common problem where...
A blockage in the arteries supplying a person's heart muscle with blood develops over a person's lifetime. An inactive lifestyle and high levels of stress increase a person's risk of a blockage. Symptoms of blocked arteries include discomfort or...
Normal, healthy arteries are elastic, flexible structures that bend and move to allow blood to flow freely through them. When calcium accumulates in the blood, it forms plaque, which sticks to the artery walls and accumulates. In addition to...
Approximately 17 million people die annually due to cardiovascular-related diseases such as atherosclerosis, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Atherosclerosis is a medical term for the hardening and clogging of arteries in the body...
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