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One of the most common causes of vascular diseases is arteriosclerosis or atherosclerosis; also know by some as hardening of the arteries.
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Arterio-sclerosis:
Thickening, weakening
and elasticity loss of the
walls of the arteries which
can be caused over time by
increased pressure.
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Athero-sclerosis:
A specific type of
arteriosclerosis usually
caused by the development
of plaque or fatty deposits
which thicken the
artery lining.
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When vital tissues/organs of the body do not receive adequate blood supply due to a blockage, the consequences could lead to a stroke, heart attack, loss of a limb or death.
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