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Atherosclerosis

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  • Coronary arteriogram (or angiogram)
  • Doppler sonography
  • MUGA/radionuclide angiography
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  • Coronary angioplasty
  • Coronary artery bypass graft surgery
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Symptoms
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Diagnosis
  • Coronary arteriogram (or angiogram)
  • Doppler sonography
  • MUGA/radionuclide angiography
Treatments
  • Coronary angioplasty
  • Coronary artery bypass graft surgery

Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis, sometimes called "hardening of the arteries," occurs when fat (cholesterol) and calcium build up in the wall of the arteries, forming a substance called plaque. Over time, the fat and calcium buildup may narrow the artery and reduce blood flow through it.

  • When atherosclerosis affects the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart, it can restrict blood flow to the heart muscle. This is called coronary artery disease. Coronary artery disease can lead to a heart attack.
  • When atherosclerosis affects the arteries that supply blood to the brain, it may cause a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or stroke.
  • Atherosclerosis can affect arteries in other parts of the body, such as the pelvis and legs, causing poor circulation, slower healing of skin injuries, and erection problems.

A major part of treating atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease involves lifestyle changes (such as quitting smoking) and medicines to help reduce high cholesterol, control high blood pressure, and manage other things that increase a person's risk of heart attack, stroke, and other complications.

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Clinical Trials for Atherosclerosis

Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.

Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.

Open Trials Closed Trials
Systolic Pressure Intervention Trial Factors Affecting Factors Affecting Atherosclerosis Study Atherosclerosis, Chronic Hypertension, Resistant Hypertension
Fractional Flow Reserve Versus Angiography for Multivessel Evaluation (F.A.M.E.) Atherosclerosis
Personal Genomics for Preventive Cardiology Coronary Artery Disease, Non-obstructive Coronary Artery Disease, Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease
Investigation of The Effect of Cenicriviroc (CVC) Plus FTC/TDF on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Atherosclerosis, Heart Disease, HIV and AIDS
Protected Carotid Artery Stenting in Subjects at High Risk for Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) (PROTECT) Aortic Stenosis, Atherosclerosis, Carotid Artery Disease/Carotid Artery Stenosis

Clinics for Atherosclerosis

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  • Interventional Neuroradiology Program
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Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis (ASVD) is the narrowing of arteries, caused by plaque, hardened substances like fat, limiting blood flow to organs, leading to heart attack or stroke.
Atherosclerosis arteriosclerotic vascular disease ASVD heart-attack

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