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Atherosclerosis is a disease process that develops over the years, mainly affecting large and medium-sized arteries. As a result, due to the long-term deposition of lipids in the vessel walls, the vascular flow may be limited. The result is a gradual, and sometimes sudden and life-threatening, restriction of oxygen and nutrient supply to specific organs, including the most important ones – the heart and brain.
Where does atherosclerosis come from?
It is known that atherosclerosis is an inflammatory process. It is a response to damage to the inner layer of the vessel wall. As a result, it leads to the formation of a fat band made of inflammatory cells under this layer. The progressive atherosclerotic process leads to the accumulation of lipids, collagen and calcium deposits in the inner membrane. This is how atherosclerotic plaque is formed, which can significantly reduce blood flow in the vessel, and its rupture – lead to complete closure of the artery and acute ischemia of the organ’s vascularization.
Atherosclerotic changes are present in childhood and progress over the years. This happens without any symptoms. Only after several dozen years, most often in the fifth decade of life in men, and after menopause in women, when these changes are already advanced, their first symptoms appear. They can be gradually increased or come on suddenly without warning.
Prophylactically against atherosclerosis, it is worth taking care of blood vessels, their flexibility and capacity. For this purpose, you can add Bioherba Avocado Oil to your diet, which has a beneficial effect on the circulatory system and the heart.
Atherosclerosis substrate
The atherosclerotic process is influenced by the presence of a number of conditions that predispose to the deposition of lipids in the vascular wall. These conditions increase the risk of a rapid progression of atherosclerotic lesions leading to the occurrence of significant disorders in the work of vital organs. Atherosclerosis risk factors are also risk factors for diseases to which the atherosclerotic process leads, including heart attack and stroke.
The conditions that intensify the development of atherosclerosis include:
- older age,
- male gender,
- the presence of atherosclerotic diseases in family members,
- little physical activity,
- obesity,
- smoking tobacco,
- incorrect diet,
- dyslipidemia (including abnormal cholesterol levels),
- hypertension,
- diabetes.
People with these factors have a higher risk of developing and dying from vascular disease.
In the prevention of atherosclerosis, you can use Rosehip Fruit, which you can buy in the form of dried fruit, to make an infusion at Medonet Market. We also recommend Circulation – Doctor Life dietary supplement with a natural composition and a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system.
Organ effects – many faces of atherosclerosis
The way in which atherosclerosis can manifest itself depends on the location of the atherosclerotic lesions. The most serious consequences are associated with impaired blood flow in the coronary, cerebral and renal vessels, in the arteries supplying blood to the extremities and to the gastrointestinal tract.
Ischemic heart disease is due to the restriction of blood flow in the coronary vessels. Chronic ischemia of the heart can be symptomatic of chest pain when exercising. This condition is called angina or angina. Complete closure of the coronary vessel, most often as a result of rupture of the atherosclerotic plaque, in turn leads to the formation of necrosis of the part of the heart muscle supplied by this vessel, i.e. a heart attack.
Atherosclerotic stenosis of the carotid arteries can manifest as memory impairment, dizziness, visual disturbances, fainting, and may also trigger a transient ischemic attack or stroke.
In turn, a significant narrowing of the renal arteries may result hypertension and kidney failure.
- As an auxiliary in the prevention of atherosclerosis, use ON PRESSURE + Herbapol in Krakow – a dietary supplement in the form of capsules.
The main cause of chronic disease lower limb ischemia it is atherosclerosis, called in this localization, due to its nature, obliterating. Initially, it is manifested by pain in the muscles of the legs when walking, which disappears after a moment of rest. When the atherosclerotic lesions are severe, pain is continuous, and necrosis may develop at the ischemic site. Sudden leg pain with its bruising, cooling and lack of pulse is a symptom of acute limb ischemia, which develops when a thrombus or embolism completely closes the artery on the basis of atherosclerotic plaque.
A healthy diet is the way to minimize the risk of atherosclerosis. Any deficiencies of B vitamins important for the circulatory system will be supplemented by a dietary supplement with folic acid – 400 mcg tablets available in Medonet Market. You can also reach for shelled sunflower Pro Natura, which also contains compounds that prevent the development of atherosclerosis. Echinacea purpurea has anti-atherosclerotic and anti-inflammatory effects, which you can use in the form of tea.
Chronic is a rare manifestation of atherosclerosis located in the arteries of the gastrointestinal tract intestinal ischemia, and it manifests itself, inter alia, in abdominal pain that occurs regularly after a meal and a gradual decrease in body weight. Acute ischemia manifests itself with sudden, severe abdominal pain and leads to gastrointestinal obstruction that requires surgical intervention.
The atherosclerotic process is usually generalized and often affects several organs simultaneously.
Prevention of atherosclerosis
At present, the method of fighting significant atherosclerotic lesions is surgical treatment, consisting in the surgical removal of the atherosclerotic plaque (endarterectomy) or bypassing the narrowed part of the vessel with a vascular bypass. A less invasive method of treating narrowed arteries is their endovascular dilatation, i.e. endovascular plastic surgery, usually combined with the implantation of a stent (internal scaffold) into them.
Apart from the above methods, there are no effective methods of removing atherosclerotic obstruction in the vessels. However, we are able to significantly slow their growth even before the first symptoms of ischemia appear. Thanks to this, we can reduce the risk of diseases developing on the basis of atherosclerosis, such as ischemic heart disease, stroke or lower limb ischemia. The key is to control the risk factors for atherosclerosis. The factors which we have influence on are of the greatest importance in terms of prevention.
As part of anti-atherosclerotic prophylaxis, order Venous circulation – Pharmovit drop extract available on Medonet Market. We also recommend For atherosclerosis – hardening of the arteries – a herbal mixture of Klimuszko’s father available in a large economic package at a promotional price.
We can eliminate them by changing the “unhealthy” lifestyle. This change is about to quit smokingAt increasing physical activity and optimizing eating habits. In our meals, you should limit the amount of foods high in fat, especially animal and cholesterol. In order to regulate cholesterol levels, use 5% Honey Balsamic Vinegar. Grain products should be the main source of energy. The menu should be characterized by a high proportion of vegetables and fruit. A model example of an antiatherosclerotic diet is Mediterranean cuisine. The above changes help in achieving correct body weight.
In the prevention of atherosclerosis, you can also use OstroVit L-Carnitine powder, which supports fat burning and regulates blood cholesterol levels. We also recommend shitake mushroom extract – a powdered dietary supplement that positively affects the functioning of the circulatory system.
Diseases that significantly accelerate the development of atherosclerosis include dyslipidemia, hypertension and diabetes. The lifestyle described above is indispensable in their treatment. However, we usually achieve a sufficient degree of disease control only after application drugs that lower blood pressure, cholesterol or blood glucose levels.
Prophylactically against atherosclerosis, you can try Hawthorn flower, from which you will make a tea. It is also worth drinking Ecological Sauerkraut Juice.
In this way, we are able to significantly slow down the progress of the atherosclerotic process, reduce the incidence of ischemic heart and lower limb disease, reduce the number of life-threatening incidents such as heart attacks and strokes, and most importantly, reduce the number of deaths from cardiovascular causes.
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