10 Atherosclerosis Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #6: Cognitive Problems
If you are experiencing atherosclerosis in your carotid arteries (those that supply blood to the brain) then there are a number of cognitive problems that might surface.
One of the most common issues is confusion. As your brain becomes deprived of blood and oxygen, people often have a harder time processing reality and tend to become confused more often. Furthermore, people may have a hard time understanding speech or communicating properly if they are suffering from serious atherosclerosis.
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