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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for Cerebral atherosclerosis
  1. Atherosclerosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is atherosclerosis? Atherosclerosis is a condition in which plaque builds up inside your arteries. Plaque is a sticky substance made up of cholesterol, ...
  2. Ischemic Stroke (National Library of Medicine)  
    A stroke is a medical emergency. There are two types - ischemic and hemorrhagic. Ischemic stroke is the more common type. It is usually caused by a blood ...
  3. Blood Clots (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... prevent your other organs from getting enough oxygen. Cerebral venous sinus ... fibrillation Being overweight or having obesity Cancer ...
  4. Stroke (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is a stroke? A stroke happens when there is a loss of blood flow to part of the brain. Your brain cells cannot get the oxygen and nutrients they ...
  5. Vascular Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... or "ballooning" in the wall of an artery Atherosclerosis - a disease in ... you can also wear compression stockings and regularly stretch your legs.
  6. Dementia (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... It is often caused by a stroke or atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) in ... a healthy lifestyle might influence some of your risk factors for dementia.