Arteriosclerosis :
Arteriosclerosis is the damage caused in arteries, which are the blood vessles that carry oxygen away from the heart. The damage occurs in the form of plaque build up and is usually caused due to high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and also due to genetic factors. Essentailly, there are four types of arteroiosclerosis i.e. coronary artery disease (CAD), peripheral artery diasease , carotid artery disease , and aortic aneurysm. In order to prevent arteriosclerosis from occuring, it is important to maintain a healthy diet, exercise regulary, and monitor blood pressure and blood sugar levels.