Tag: ASHD

Overview Arteriosclerotic heart disease (ASHD) is characterized by a thickening and hardness of the coronary artery walls. Atherosclerosis (a type of arteriosclerosis) is a potentially fatal disorder in which arteries get blocked with fatty plaques or atheroma. Diabetes is associated with an increased risk of developing atherosclerosis. Cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction, stroke, peripheral…