Arteriosclerosis (calcium deposit) is a hardening of arteries . As arteries age and deteriorate, calcium is deposited in their walls, making the arteries hard and brittle.

Atherosclerosis (cholesterol and fat deposit) is the most common type of arteriosclerosis, the inner layer of the arterial wall is affected.

The ability of these arteries to aid in the unrestricted flow of blood is reduced. The calcium and/or fat deposits produce a blockage in the circulation of the blood.

Symptoms when there is arterial blockage :

• Heart attack
• High Blood Pressure
• Angina pectoris
• Aneurysm

Other Problems caused by Arterial Blockages are:

• Cerebral stroke, which can show up in other parts of the body thus affecting other organs.
• Thrombosis is the formation of blood clots, it causes obstruction of circulation resulting in the death of the heart muscle supplied by the obstructed artery. After a few minutes in which the tissues do not receive any blood flow, they die. The arteries that are most affected are those of the heart, brain and lower extremities.
• Loss of memory and concentration.
• The arteries in the legs begin to close, causing fatigue, weakness, muscular contractions, and pain when walking.

Aneurysm is the dilation or enlarging of the arteries caused by an increase in blood pressure when the artery is blocked.

Aneurysms are dangerous because they put pressure on the tissues where they are located, and can cause the artery to burst, leaking blood from the artery. The location of the aneurysm determines the type of problems caused. If it occurs in the brain it can cause partial paralysis or problems in some part of the body. Aneurysm can also occur in other parts of the body.

Causes of Sclerosis :

• Improper diet
• Consumption of food that is high in cholesterol and sodium.
• Lack of exercise
• Stress
• Smoking
• Excessive intake of alcohol