what are symptoms of arteriosclerosis?

Answer 1

Arteriosclerosis usually develops over time. There aren't any symptoms until the artery (or arteries) affected are so clogged that they can't supply enough blood to an organ. The symptoms will vary depending on which arteries are affected, but all the symptoms are based on the affected area not receiving an adequate blood supply.

If they are coronary arteries, the symptoms may be chest pain and heart attack. Obstruction of arteries supplying blood to the legs may cause leg pain when walking, or gangrene. Obstruction of arteries in the head and neck may cause sudden weakness, dizziness, or numbness. Arteriosclerosis can even cause erectile dysfunction.

Answer 2

Arteriosclerosis does develops over a period of time. arterys can become clogged with plaque and debri that they can't supply blood to body tissues.The symptoms may be chest pain ,dull aches or heavyness in the chest sometimes pain will radiate down the left arm or up the neck and along the jaw. women have a few moredifferent symptoms such as pain in the upper back where as men dont. Test can be done prescribed by your doctor to see if you have the beginning stages of it. Never can be too safe when it comes to the heart!