Atherosclerosis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Maheep Singh Sangha, M.B.B.S.Niloofarsadaat Eshaghhosseiny, MD[2]

Synonyms and keywords: Plaque buildup - arteries; hardening of the arteries

Overview[edit | edit source]

Historical Perspective[edit | edit source]

Classification[edit | edit source]

Pathophysiology[edit | edit source]

Causes[edit | edit source]

Differentiating Atherosclerosis from other Diseases[edit | edit source]

Epidemiology and Demographics[edit | edit source]

Risk Factors[edit | edit source]

Atherosclerosis screening[edit | edit source]

Overview[edit | edit source]

There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for [disease/malignancy].

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According to the [guideline name], screening for [disease name] is not recommended.

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According to the [guideline name], screening for [disease name] by [test 1] is recommended every [duration] among patients with [condition 1], [condition 2], and [condition 3].

Screening[edit | edit source]

There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for [disease/malignancy].

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According to the [guideline name], screening for [disease name] is not recommended.

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According to the [guideline name], screening for [disease name] by [test 1] is recommended every [duration] among patients with:

• [Condition 1]
• [Condition 2]
• [Condition 3]

References[edit | edit source]

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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis[edit | edit source]

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies[edit | edit source]

Case #1

Related Chapters[edit | edit source]

cs:Ateroskleróza da:Åreforkalkning de:Arteriosklerose ko:동맥경화 it:Aterosclerosi he:טרשת עורקים nl:Atheromatose no:Åreforkalkning fi:Ateroskleroosi sv:Åderförkalkning

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