Atherosclerosis

Clinic

• Atherosclerosis is a pattern of the disease arteriosclerosis in which the wall of the artery develops abnormalities, called lesions. These lesions may lead to narrowing due to the buildup of atheromatous plaque.
• At onset there are usually no symptoms, but if they develop, symptoms generally begin around middle age.
• When severe, it can result in coronary artery disease, stroke, peripheral artery disease, or kidney problems, depending on which arteries are affected.

Cause

• The exact cause is not known and is proposed to be multifactorial.
• Risk factors include
  • Abnormal cholesterol levels,
  • Elevated levels of inflammatory markers,
  • High blood pressure,
  • Diabetes,
  • Smoking,
  • Obesity, family history, genetic, and an unhealthy diet. Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances found in the blood. The narrowing of arteries limits the flow of oxygen-rich blood to parts of the body. Diagnosis is based upon a physical exam, electrocardiogram, and exercise stress test, among others.

Remedies

Top remedy	Adren	Chest pain, vertigo, Numbness, and weakness of limbs.
	Aur	He often complains that their heart has stopped beating for two to three seconds and then gives a tumultuous sound. Rapid feeble irregular pulse with high blood pressure and violent palpitations. Sensitive patients have fear of death and grief.
	Bar-m	Elderly people who also have asthma and other diseases along with heart problems. A throbbing type of pain in the heart along with severe palpitations Severe vertigo and vomiting due to the hardening of arteries also get relief.
	Cact	Heart pain is reduced by putting pressure on the chest. Palpitations agg more by lying down. Dyspnea and flatulence
	Crat	Calcareous deposit in arteries of a heart Feeble irregular pulse with shortness of breath is also observed in these patients. Slightly exertion cases of Dyspnea.