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Since the 20th century, cardiovascular diseases (CVD’s) have grown to be the leading cause of death and disability in the world, illustrated by 17.3 million deaths per year in 2008. Out of all cardiovascular diseases, coronary heart disease (46% among males, 38% among females) and cerebrovascular disease (34% among males, 37% among females) are accountable for the largest proportion of CVDs. In 2008, heart attack and stroke were responsible for 7.3 million deaths and 6.2 million deaths subsequently. Obstructive coronary and cerebrovascular diseases are caused in most instances by atherosclerosis. It is a life-time illness that over time can eventually lead to obstructive disease. Once atherosclerotic lesions become clinically significant, serious acute complications such as ischemic heart disease, MI and stroke may occur. This chapter concerns the complex pathological process of atherosclerosis, possible consequences of atherosclerosis and the most recent treatment for atherosclerosis in order to prevent CVD’s.
Since the 20th century, cardiovascular disease (CVD’s) has grown to be the leading cause of death and disability in the world, illustrated by 17.3 million deaths per year in 2008. Amongst cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease (46% among males, 38% among females) and cerebrovascular disease (34% among males, 37% among females) account for the largest proportion of CVD. In 2008, heart attack and stroke were responsible for 7.3 million deaths and 6.2 million deaths, respectively. Obstructive coronary and cerebrovascular diseases are caused, in the vast majority of cases, by atherosclerosis. Atherosclerotis vascular disease begins early in life and over time can eventually lead to obstructive arterial disease. Once atherosclerotic lesions become clinically significant, serious acute complications such as ischemic heart disease, MI and stroke may occur. This chapter deals with the complex pathological process of atherosclerosis, possible consequences of atherosclerosis and the most recent treatment for atherosclerosis in order to prevent CVD’s.


== Arterial vessel in homeostasis ==
== Arterial vessel in homeostasis ==
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