What causes arteriosclerosis?

In general, atherosclerosis refers to arteriosclerosis. Atherosclerosis may be caused by factors such as aging, unhealthy lifestyle habits, obesity, hypertension, and rheumatoid arthritis. If the above conditions occur, timely medical treatment is recommended. Detailed analysis is as follows:

1. Age Increase

With aging, blood vessel walls gradually lose elasticity, endothelial cell function declines, and lipid metabolism changes, making it easier for lipids to deposit on the vessel walls, leading to atherosclerosis. It is important to maintain a healthy diet and engage in moderate physical activity in daily life.

2. Unhealthy Lifestyle Habits

Long-term smoking, high-fat diet, lack of exercise, and other unhealthy lifestyle habits can damage vascular endothelial cells, promote lipid deposition and inflammatory responses, and subsequently lead to atherosclerosis of the arteries. It is necessary to change unhealthy habits, quit smoking, limit alcohol consumption, and follow a low-fat diet.

3. Obesity

Obesity can be caused by various factors including genetics, diet, medications, and lack of physical activity. Individuals with obesity have high body fat levels, which can easily lead to abnormal blood lipid levels, promoting lipid deposition on blood vessel walls and resulting in the aforementioned symptoms. It may be accompanied by symptoms such as being overweight and mobility difficulties. Patients should follow medical advice to use medications such as orlistat capsules, metformin hydrochloride tablets, and metformin/glibenclamide capsules for treatment.

4. Hypertension

Hypertension can be caused by multiple factors such as long-term high-salt and high-fat diet, and staying up late. Hypertension damages vascular endothelial cells, promotes lipid deposition and platelet aggregation, accelerates the progression of atherosclerosis, and eventually leads to atherosclerotic arteries. It may be accompanied by symptoms such as palpitations and chest tightness. Patients should follow medical advice to use medications such as amlodipine besylate tablets, losartan potassium tablets, and metoprolol tartrate tablets for treatment.

5. Rheumatoid Arthritis

Autoimmune disorders, genetic factors, infections, and other reasons can trigger rheumatoid arthritis. Long-term chronic inflammation may damage vascular endothelial cells, promote lipid deposition, and subsequently lead to atherosclerosis. It may be accompanied by symptoms such as joint pain and morning stiffness. Treatment should be guided by a physician using medications such as diclofenac sodium enteric-coated tablets, methotrexate tablets, and prednisone acetate tablets.

To prevent atherosclerosis, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet, regular exercise, quitting smoking, limiting alcohol consumption, and maintaining an appropriate body weight to support vascular health.