Overview

Cardiovascular arteriosclerosis, another name for arteriosclerosis, is a heart disease that develops when arteries become stiff and thick, limiting blood flow to the body's tissues and organs. This slow process, generally referred to as artery hardening, weakens arteries in several organs, most frequently the heart. 

The body's arteries carry blood throughout, but arteriosclerosis can occur when plaque—a buildup of fat, cholesterol, and other cellular waste—develops on the walls of the arteries. Arteriosclerosis can progress to atherosclerosis, which can result in chronic kidney disease and aneurysms that can cause life-threatening internal bleeding, heart disease, strokes, and circulation issues in the arms and legs.

Causes

Numerous risk factors are shared by all forms of arteriosclerosis, even though their etiology may differ. Among these risk factors are,

• Growing older 

• Family background 

• Poor Diet 

• Absence of Exercise

• Being overweight 

• Drinking and smoking patterns 

• Elevated blood pressure 

• Diabetes 

• Renal illness that is persistent.

• Elevated cholesterol. 

However, arteriosclerosis can be prevented or its effects can be slowed down by reducing the risk through dietary adjustments, early detection, and medical interventions.

Symptoms

You may not notice any signs until it becomes serious. This disease prevents the artery from supplying blood to tissues and organs because it narrows or clogs. The following are some typical signs of various forms of arteriosclerosis: 

• Perplexity or trouble comprehending or conversing with people. 

• Intense headache 

• Weary issues with vision 

• Numbness or weakness 

• Lightheadedness 

• Loss of weight 

• Insufficient synchronisation 

• Dizziness

• Breathlessness

• Vomiting or feeling queasy 

• Sweat with coldness 

• Discomfort in the chest

Ayurvedic View

Sira gata vata - Aggravated vitiated vata dosha, takes sthana samshraya (settles) in sira (blood vessels), causing kharatva ( thickness and hardening) of arteries, which is called arteriosclerosis. The Ayurveda way of approach is to correct the samprapthi (pathogenesis), the root cause of this condition, by bringing dosha back to balance, improving circulation and preventing the complication by Ayurvedic panchakarma treatment.