What causes Plaque to Form in the Arteries?

Introduction

The foamy cells formed due to white blood cells, ooze fatter and tend to cause more inflammation. This inflammation triggers muscle cells present in the artery wall to multiply and increase in number and form an entire cap over the area. However, the more dangerous plaque is the soft plaque present beneath the cap. For example, if your blood pressure increases, it puts pressure on the thin wall of the plaque, which tends to break open, form a blood clot, and lead to a heart attack. Whenever a plaque ruptures every three out of four hearts goes through a heart attack. 

Treatment for plaque build-up

Doctors usually target smaller, unstable plaque. Say if we have a condition of 30 percent blockage in the artery from soft plaque. The motive and the goal of the treatment is to try to suck out the cholesterol from the inside, so the plaque shrinks to 15 percent and leaves nothing inside it said, Dr.Cannon. 

Now, do you know what causes plaque to form in the arteries? As said earlier plaque develops from the sedimentation of cholesterol in the artery wall, as it builds up more and more, the artery walls get thickened and stiff. It was proved by science that chronic low-grade inflammation can readily turn into a silent and slow killer that leads to cardiovascular diseases, such as cancer, type 2 diabetes, and other such conditions. Now, like the question what causes plaque to form in the arteries? 

Another question arises, how do you get the cholesterol out of the plaque? Well, the answer is by lowering the levels of cholesterol in the blood mainly by reducing the intake of cholesterol through food. The cholesterol travels inside particles called lipoproteins. Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) lead to the sedimentation of cholesterol into blood vessel walls. 

Statins are the known drugs used most too often to reduce low-density lipoproteins ( LDL). For example, atorvastatin (Lipitor) and rosuvastatin (Crestor). Liver enzymes are blocked by statins, liver enzymes that promote the production of cholesterol. Another medication known as ezetimibe (Zetia) are may be added to impede the absorption of cholesterol in the digestive tract. Shriveling plaques with strong statins have been seen earlier. Shrinkage of plaque is also possible by very intensive lifestyle changes.

1. Having a Mediterranean diet – tends to reduce heart risk by 30 percent.
2. Excercise – aerobic exercise can lower blood pressure, burn body fat, etc.

Pulmonary hypertension

We know that pulmonary hypertension is a type of high blood pressure that only affects the arteries in the lungs and also the right side of the heart. In pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH); a form of pulmonary hypertension, the blood vessels present in the lungs get narrowed, blocked, and destroyed due to hypertension. Due to the damage, the blood flow slows down through the lungs and in the lung arteries, the blood pressure readily rises. The heart needs extra effort and must work hard to pump blood through the lungs. Due to this extra effort than usual, the heart gets weak and eventually leads to heart failure. 

Do you know what does not cause plaque to build up in the veins and arteries? Adding more good food and healthy fats, (all good and healthy fats are known as unsaturated fats). Abolish artificial sources of Tran’s fat. Boost up the fiber intake and much more. Though complete reversing of plaque buildup in arteries and veins is not possible. However, consuming the dosage of a station can reduce all the risks and complications caused by plaque buildup up to an extent. It also fights inflammation, which helps in stabilizing the plaque. 

Complications due to narrowed artery

The hardening of arteries is also called Atherosclerosis. This condition occurs when fat, cholesterol and other substances start building up in the walls of the arteries. These sediments/deposits are called plaques. The condition of Atherosclerosis often comes into notice with aging. As one grows older plaque buildup narrows the artery lining making them hard. 

These bodily changes lead to problems in blood flow through the arteries. High chances of developing clots in these narrowed arteries block blood flow. What makes the narrowing or the risks more complicated is that the pieces of plaque can also break off into smaller pieces and move to smaller blood vessels, blocking them. Now, what causes plaque to build up in coronary arteries? Coronary heart disease develops when all the major blood vessels get destroyed or damaged, however, their work is to supply to your heart. 

Conclusion

If the coronary arteries get narrow, they are unable to supply enough oxygen-rich blood to your heart especially when your body is working or doing some activity in short when it is beating hard. At first, the decrease in blood flow will not show any symptoms but the more the plaque builds up in your arteries you will start to notice some artery disease signs and symptoms such as:

 Chest pain – you may feel some kind of pressure or tightness in your chest, it would feel like someone is standing on your chest. This pain is referred to as angina, usually is seen in the middle or left side of the chest. 

Shortness of breath – you will feel suffocated as your heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet your body’s needs.

Heart attack – a completely coronary artery that is blocked will result in a heart attack.