Arteriosclerosis

Follow the links below to find information on arteriosclerosis (or atherosclerosis), including causes, risks, prevention and treatments.

Reviewed July 2011

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Title:   Heart bypass surgery
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A heart bypass operation is performed to 'bypass' a narrowed segment of coronary artery. This is usually done by inserting a section of the patient's saphenous vein, taken from the thigh or lower leg. This is also called coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) or coronary revascularisation, and can be a response to coronary heart disease. Possible complications include infection and haemorrhage.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Menopause and weight gain
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Women at menopause often experience weight gain, particularly around the abdomen. This is often due to declining oestrogen levels, age-related loss of muscle tissue and lifestyle factors such as diet and lack of exercise. Contrary to common belief, weight gain is not linked to hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Stroke prevention for high risk groups
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Certain conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure), atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) and atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) can substantially increase a person's risk of stroke. Methods of reducing the risk include medications, surgery and lifestyle changes.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Heart disease when you're fit and healthy
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Some people are lean, active and healthy but still suffer from heart disease. Cholesterol levels that are normal for most people may be too high for others. While we can't change genetic factors, researchers are trying to understand why people react differently to the same situations.
Date:   Apr 2011
Title:   Heart disease - risk factors explained
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Coronary heart disease is a condition that affects many people and may cause angina and heart attack. Risk factors are things that increase your risk of developing coronary heart disease. The good news is that by following a healthy lifestyle and taking medicines as prescribed by your doctor, you can reduce or remove risk factors and reduce your overall risk of developing coronary heart disease.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Peripheral arterial disease (Arteriosclerosis)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of peripheral arterial disease or arteriosclerosis by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Aneurysm - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   An aneurysm is a swelling that occurs in an artery or vein when its wall is weakened.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Coronary artery surgery - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Coronary artery surgery can help relieve angina symptoms and help prevent heart attacks. Read about the procedure and what you can expect if you are scheduled to have it.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Cholesterol and your arteries - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Three diagrams show you how a build-up of cholesterol can cause your arteries to become blocked.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Coronary artery calcium scoring
Publisher:   The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
Description:   Detailed information for consumers and carers about coronary artery calcium scoring - including what it is, how to prepare, how it is done, risks and benefits and after effects
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Leg ache - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   One of the more serious causes of leg pain is intermittent claudication. Find out more about this condition.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Dizzy turns - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Dizziness and giddiness are words used to describe a wide variety of sensations.
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   High cholesterol in children - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Certain eating patterns and genetic factors can cause high cholesterol levels in children.
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Lowering cholesterol
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Lowering the person's cholesterol will lower their risk of heart disease.
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   How to treat hypercholesterolaemia
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Elevated LDL cholesterol is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease and is the major target of therapy to prevent coronary events.
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   Cholesterol: treatments for high cholesterol - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Medications used to lower cholesterol are also known as lipid-lowering drugs. Find out about the different types of lipid-lowering drugs, how they work and how they should be taken.
Date:   Mar 2007
Title:   Diabetes can affect your feet - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   It is important to keep blood glucose levels within the normal range as this alone helps prevent many of the complications of diabetes, including foot problems.
Date:   Jul 2003
Title:   Fats in the bloodstream - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   There are two main types of fats in the blood: cholesterol and triglycerides. Too much of either type can cause problems.
Date:   Feb 2003
Title:   Heart Disease - how treatments can help
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   A guide to the causes of artery problems, how they contribute to heart disease, and how they can be treated
Date:   May 2002
Title:   Magnetic resonance angiography of the cerebrovascular system
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Arterial blood flow is not shown clearly by magnetic resonance imaging, but it can be revealed by magnetic resonance angiography. This technique manipulates the signal from blood so that the vessels are distinguished from the surrounding tissues.
Date:   Dec 2001

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