Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is perhaps the single most deadly disease in the World, yet there is a good chance that most people, even those at high risk for heart disease, don’t really understand how it develops.

The fact is, long before any symptoms are clinically evident, atherosclerosis begins as a malfunction of specialized cells that line our arteries.

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How Can Atherosclerosis Be Prevented or Delayed?

Your good health has an enemy: atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is common, and its effects can be devastating, causing strokes, heart attacks and death. The good news is that you can take steps to protect yourself from this disease.

Taking action to control your risk factors can help prevent or delay atherosclerosis and its related diseases. Your chance of developing atherosclerosis goes up with the number of risk factors you have.

Know your family history of health problems related to atherosclerosis. If you or someone in your family has this disease, be sure to tell your doctor. Also, let your doctor know if you smoke.

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Will I know if I have it?

Possibly not. Atherosclerosis is a disease that develops slowly over time and may start as early as your teens. In its early stages, you won't have any symptoms. But in its advanced stages, when the arteries are nearly or completely blocked, you may have symptoms such as numbness, weakness, chest pain or cramps. Or, you may not notice symptoms until you have a stroke or a heart attack. Because symptoms appear only after the damage has been done, do not wait for symptoms to develop before doing something about atherosclerosis. Begin by making the lifestyle changes outlined above even if you feel well. Together, you and your doctor can decide what steps you need to take to win the fight.

Living With Atherosclerosis

Improved treatments have reduced deaths from atherosclerosis-related diseases. These treatments also have improved the quality of life for people with these diseases.

You may be able to prevent or delay atherosclerosis and the problems it can cause, mainly by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This, along with ongoing medical care, can help you avoid the problems of atherosclerosis and live a long, healthy life.

Research continues look for ways to improve the health of people who have atherosclerosis or may get it. The goals of research are to:

• Find more effective medicines

• Identify people at greatest risk earlier

• Find out how well alternative treatments work

Ongoing Health Care Needs

If you have atherosclerosis, work closely with your doctor and other health care providers to avoid serious problems, like heart attack and stroke.

Talk to your doctor about how often you should schedule office visits or blood tests. Be sure to let your doctor know if you develop new symptoms or if your symptoms worsen.

Support Groups

Community resources are available to help you learn more about atherosclerosis. Contact your local public health departments, hospitals, and local chapters of national health organizations to learn more about available resources in your area.

Talk about your lifestyle changes with your spouse, family, or friends—whoever can provide support or needs to understand why you're changing your habits. They may be able to help you make lifestyle changes, like helping you plan healthier meals.

Because atherosclerosis tends to run in families, your lifestyle changes may help many of your family members too.